It came a little thicker than usual - probably could've used more liquid I mentioned my mothers beef stew in my first post regarding the pressure cooker (or my fear of pressure cookers). I thought for Mother's Day this would be an appropriate posting. I know every time I see a recipe with "Mom" in the title I find that it is either really a good one or it's not. I think for the "not so good" ones sometimes it is just nostalgia that makes it taste good. But I think this is the best tasting stew in less than a half hour and that's not nostalgia talking. I've tried to make a stew by the traditional method of cooking it for several hours, but it just doesn't come out the same. The vegetables become too mushy and flavorless, even if you add them later. In the pressure cooker, the vegetables stay slightly firm and very flavorful. Beef Stew 1 medium onion, chopped oil 1lb stew meat, cut into 1" cubes 2 clove garlic, chopped 3/4 ...