stew
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈstu// UK //stjˈuː// stew
n. a dish made by cooking meat and vegetables slowly in liquid for a long time. It is usually thick and served hot in a bowl.
n. a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed pot. Often used to describe a thick, hearty meal where the ingredients are simmered together.
I made a beef stew for dinner tonight.
After a long day of hiking in the cold, a hot bowl of vegetable stew was exactly what we needed.
The chef allowed the lamb stew to simmer for several hours, ensuring the meat was tender enough to fall off the bone and the sauce had thickened significantly.
Usage
Countable when referring to a specific recipe or serving; uncountable when referring to the food in general.