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Lets say that you have a stew or chilli or something like that that tastes a little bland. What one spice would you use to spruce up the taste a little?
Use fresh spices/herbs and avoid packaged mixes. As others have stated, ground coriander can be just what you need if you want a subtle citrus note. Be careful with clove, it can ruin a dish with just a pinch. Clove can turn a good chili into a tongue-numbing failure.
Browning the meat is important, the Malliard Reaction is contributes greatly to flavor. Make sure there is sufficient fat, opting for lean cuts of meat or hamburger is healthier but it detracts from flavor.
Instead of using water, use beef stock. However if you're using canned or powdered stock rather than making your own be aware that there is a lot of salt in it when seasoning later. Although in general you may need to use more salt in your cooking, restaurant cooking uses between 3-5 times as much as a home cook would.
Vegetables are also important for flavor, the standard mix for mirepoix is 1 part carrots, 1 part celery and 2 parts onions.
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