Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2004

I added potatoes and left out the tapioca. Overall, it was pretty good.

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EEYORE77137

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Living In: Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2003

This was very good! I substituted instant potato flakes for the tapioca and added grean beans and corn. It was yummy on a cold snowy day!

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Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2003

This recipe was not bad. I would make it again but next time I will use diced tomatoes instead of the soup. It had too much of a canned taste, it is also incredibly thick. The tapioca would be the perfect thickener then. I also used fresh mushrooms.

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LESLIEBENNETT

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Reviewed: Oct. 2, 2003

over-all very nice recipe. I added diced potatoes to make a complete meal. tapioca worked fine as a thickener....just be sure to cook the entire 10 to 12 hours.

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SURFWENCH

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Reviewed: Sep. 23, 2003

Excellent and easy. I used regular stew meat and 1 can of whole mushrooms. Next time I will add a few potatoes but only because my husband missed haaving them. Great flavors.

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SQUEAKYLYNN

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Living In: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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Reviewed: Aug. 19, 2003

My husband loved it and doesn't want me to make any other stew. I did add more spices and also potatoes and red and green peppers. Will keep making this stew.

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BOBBIE52

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Reviewed: May 19, 2003

Don't be afraid to use tapioca in this or any beef stew. The tapioca is a THICKENER - it doesn't have anything to do with the flavor. This is a wonderful beef stew recipe and it makes plenty! I would give it 10 stars if only the nice people at allrecipes would let me! =)

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SQUEEZIECAKE

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2003

Tired of all those brothy or cream of mushroom stews? Then you gotta try this recipe! I made it as is and it is wonderful!! Great change, easy to make and hearty taste. My boyfriend couldn't get enough of his and complimented me on it all night! Don't be scared of the tapioca (I admit- I was too) because it adds great flavor! Great recipe Corwynn!

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TRAVELIN GAL

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Reviewed: Apr. 10, 2003

I was very impressed with how easy and tasty this recipe was. My Husband and I loved it and I will definatly be making this again. I changed a couple of things also...I added two medium potatoes instead of the tapioca and about a cup of frozen peas to the recipe. I also ommited one of the cans of tomatoe soup and instead added a cup of water. It turned out pretty much perfect for flavor and thickness. LOVED IT!!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2003

My family really didn't like this recipe at all. I followed it to the T. I liked it myself but the others didn't maybe I'll try potatoes instead of tapioca.

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Debbie McDowell

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2003

I liked this and my husband loved it. I used barley instead of tapioca. Thickened the sauce and added some body to the stew.

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MDMLIBRARIAN

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Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2003

I WOULD RATHER HAVE STEW WITH A BROWN GRAVY BASE. TOO MUCH TOMATOE FOR ME.

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TINKERBELL926

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Home Town: Peoria, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2003

I thought this recipes was excellent. I did, however, omit the tapioca...and I also added potatos and fresh garlic. It was quite yummy, had a real different flavor!

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2003

I reviewed this a couple of years ago and have read some of the more recent entries. I still keep coming back to this recipe over and over. Everything I had tried up until then for a beef dish in the crock pot turned out to be the same. The tomato soup really added something different. I do still add the tapioca but wouldn't mind trying the barley as someone else mentioned. I added some potatoes to the original recipe as well. I've changed it a little over the years but not by much such as adding 2 cups of beef broth for example. It was a great recipe to happen upon and can be changed to fit your own tastes etc.

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Scott C.

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Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2002

Intially, I wasn't so sure but after a few bites, I really liked the taste. Very unique and I'd be impressed if any bachelor made this for me. Different from all the other stews I've had before. My family also liked this and I'll be sure its on the dinner table again in the future! Thanks!!

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DREGINEK

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Reviewed: Aug. 28, 2002

This is a great recipe, but would have been much better with potatoes!

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2002

I love this!! This is even good for leftovers. I serve this with noodles.

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IRZQU

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Living In: Port Washington, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2002

I was searching for a great stew recipe and can stop looking! I just loved this stew! I was just licking my chops the entire meal. I looked through the reviews first and also made a few changes to it. I only added 1 can of tomato soup and substituted with a bit of water. Instead of tapioca I added 2 medium potatoes. I also added a touch of garlic powder to the bread crumb mixture. I was a bit more liberal with the soy sauce and also added a touch of Worchestershire. When it was ready (just over 10 hours) I wanted the broth a bit thicker so I took out 3/4 cup of the broth and added some cornstarch. I then put the stew on high to get it bubbling and then I added the cornstarch mixture back in. Next time I'll do that a bit earlier. It was just lovely. Seems like I made a lot of changes but to me, they were only minor. YUM!!!!

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