Beef Stew with Dried Mushrooms

We tend to associate dried mushrooms with France and Italy, but of course they’re used wherever mushrooms grow wild, and that includes almost all of central Europe. In fact, some of the best (and least expensive) dried porcini (cèpes) sold in this country come from Poland.

Make this a day in advance if you like and refrigerate, covered; reheat when you’re ready.

Serve this with boiled potatoes, buttered noodles, or a rice dish, along with a vegetable or salad. This is also g