it can bring umami to dishes as disparate as spaghetti sauce, boxed macaroni and cheese, tuna salad sandwiches, and even corn on the cob. If you're adding it to beef stew, start with a ...

Open a bag of washed, ready-to-eat salad to go with the stew. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and brown on all sides, for about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from ...