I was skeptical. A stew made with only 1 cup of liquid? And that liquid is a can of V8? But this was GOOD. And SO easy! I followed the recipe exactly and wouldn't change a thing next time. My husband is Irish and very picky about his stew. He loved it, and it will definitely go into regular cirulation at our house. (He would like me to specify that he's from Ireland, not a "Plastic Paddy" - a term used to describe an American who claims Irish heritage. No offense to those of Irish heritage!) You know what this seemed like? Each piece was coated with a delicious thick sauce the same way a Chinese dish like orange chicken is, but the dish is not overwhelmed with sauce. This was so appetizing that I couldn’t resist it, and I don’t eat beef! Next time I'll take a picture.

Reviewed On: Jul. 19, 2007

This is a great dish. The flavors of the demi-glace are very impressive. I prop the chops against a mound of mashed potatoes, drizzle with demi-glace and garnish liberally with fresh mint. I have made it several times for friends and family, all with rave reviews. This yields a copious amount of demi-glace which I vacuum seal and stick in the freezer.

Reviewed On: Jul. 17, 2007