Tomato paste or fresh tomatoes for crockpot beef stew – what's your pick?

[Idris]

Hi, there stew lovers! I'm diving into making crockpot beef stew and can't decide between using tomato paste or fresh tomatoes. What do you all prefer? Does one give a better flavor or thickness than the other? Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Thanks a bunch!

 

[fluffyiyoyo]

Both are actually great! Tomato paste is my usual for that rich, thick goodness, but fresh tomatoes sound kinda tempting for a lighter vibe

 

[JulieBaker]

In my opinion, using tomato paste in crockpot beef stew can give it a more concentrated and robust tomato flavor. Though fresh tomatoes can add freshness, they might not offer the same depth of flavor as tomato paste. However, if you prefer a lighter taste, fresh tomatoes could be the way to go.

 

[Idris]

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Both are actually great! Tomato paste is my usual for that rich, thick goodness, but fresh tomatoes sound kinda tempting for a lighter vibe

Thanks for this, maybe I should go with Tomato paste for crockpot beef stew.

 

[Idris]

In my opinion, using tomato paste in crockpot beef stew can give it a more concentrated and robust tomato flavor. Though fresh tomatoes can add freshness, they might not offer the same depth of flavor as tomato paste. However, if you prefer a lighter taste, fresh tomatoes could be the way to go.

You're right, I'll go with Tomato paste for crockpot beef stew. Thanks

 

[Kath_]

Tomato paste adds a richer, more concentrated flavor and thicker consistency, while fresh tomatoes provide a lighter, fresher taste and more liquid, so choose based on your desired stew texture and flavor depth.