Q&A for How to Make Beef Stew

All you need to do is take the lid off the pot you are using, and let the water evaporate until you are happy with the thickness of the gravy. Alternately, you may use a roux.

Yes you can. Do not overcook it though, or the chicken will become chewy and hard to eat!

Shake stew meat chunks in a large ziplock bag containing flour, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Remove the meat and brown it in olive oil on medium-high heat. The browned flour will provide the binder necessary to thicken the liquid.

If you don't have worcestershire sauce, substitute beef stock or broth. You can also leave the worcestershire sauce out, but the stew will lack a little flavor.

Use all-purpose flour to sear the meat. Avoid using whole-wheat flour which won't develop a crust on the meat.

You could use grape juice, it is similar to red wine minus the alcohol and it does not affect the taste of the stew.