Be in a mood and brood (4)

I believe the answer is:

stew

(Other definitions for stew that I've seen before include "Boil slowly" , "State of mental agitation (informal)" , "what might be for dinner?" , "State of anxiety; dish" , "Braise" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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