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115 recipes tagged with stew.
A Louisiana-style court bouillon, a spicy tomato-based fish stew with white fish, shrimp, and rice.
4 servings This version of pasta and beans is more a thick stew than a soup. If you prefer it thinner, add more stock or broth, or even water. If desired…
6 servings Beef shank meat is a common ingredient in this dish, as is veal—substitute at will.
A hearty beef potpie made with beef stew topped with a pastry crust or biscuits, baked until bubbling and golden brown.
About 8 cups; 4 servings For Mushroom Barley Soup, omit the beef. Begin by heating the butter or oil over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and shallot and…
A classic Belgian beef and beer stew, slowly simmered with onions, garlic, and dark lager until tender. Served with boiled new potatoes for a hearty…
A hearty vegetable tagine with butternut squash, chickpeas, and warm spices, served over couscous.
8 servings Served on a platter that shows off its contrasting colors, this dish looks like a colorful Cubist still life.
A hearty stew with chicken thighs, sweet Italian sausage, bacon, and cannellini beans, topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. Perfect for a comforting…
4 servings Oxtails need the gentle, slow heat of a braise to soften their connective tissue. The result is a dish with a rich beef flavor and a velvety…
A classic Italian chicken stew made in an Instant Pot with mushrooms, tomatoes, and herbs. Served over polenta with Parmesan cheese.
4 to 6 servings Dal is the Hindi word for both an array of legumes used in Indian cooking and this preparation of legumes. Dal may be thick or thin, as…
4 to 6 servings A winter favorite, especially when prepared with mutton chops. The meat is traditionally not browned here, but you may brown the meat…
6 servings In this popular New Mexican stew, meat is marinated in a paste made from dried chiles. In the Southwest, this stew is typically served with…
A hearty chili con carne made with beef, kidney beans, and a blend of spices. Perfect for a family meal, best served with corn bread.
10 to 15 servings This is much more than a soup; think of it as a fancy New England Boiled Dinner, or a subtly spiced hot pot where everything is cooked…
A hearty sweet potato stew with peanut butter, tomatoes, and spices, served over rice with fresh garnishes.
4 to 6 servings Serve this delicious stew with rice, beans, and tortillas or use as a filling for tamales, burritos, tacos, or enchiladas. You can make a…
About 8 cups, or 4 servings If you make your own kimchi, this stew is a great way to use up the last of a batch. A combination of pork and tofu is…
8 to 10 servings As with all stews, the flavors deepen if chilled overnight and reheated. Also, once chilled, the fat is easily skimmed from the top.
About 10 cups; 5 to 6 servings Many insist that the unique flavor of this dish depends on fish native to the Mediterranean alone. Regardless of how it…
4 to 6 servings A tagine (also spelled tajine) is an earthenware cooking vessel with a conical lid that is used in Moroccan cuisine to make savory braised…
8 to 10 servings This rich adobo from Jalisco, Mexico, is perfect for stewing cuts of lamb and beef as well. We serve this with corn tortillas, but…
A rich and spicy étouffée made with shrimp or crawfish in a dark roux-based sauce, served over rice.
4 to 6 servings Okra and tomatoes are a classic Southern pairing. For added flavor, add a little diced country ham to the pot, or cook a few slices of…
A hearty beef and mushroom pie with ale gravy, baked in a double crust. Tender stew meat and potatoes are simmered in beer and herbs, then encased in…
A classic Italian dish featuring tender honeycomb tripe simmered in a rich tomato sauce, finished with grated Parmesan.
6 to 8 servings An amalgam of two classic Moroccan chicken stews, one with olives and one with preserved lemon. If you can’t find preserved lemon, we…
Chitterlings and hog maws are slowly simmered with onion, cider vinegar, and spices until tender, resulting in a rich and savory dish.
6 servings Think of rendang as a concentrated, caramelized coconut curry. Once the meat is tender, the coconut milk is briskly reduced. When all the water…
4 servings Shanks contain a good deal of connective tissue, which, when braised, produces a velvety sauce. Preheat the oven to 300°F.
A hearty and budget-friendly chicken and dumplings dish made with shredded chicken and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth. Perfect for a comforting dinner.
10 servings A smokehouse classic. In the words of Southern humorist Roy Blount Jr., “Brunswick stew is what happens when small mammals carrying ears of…
About 4 cups; 3 servings We recommend buying shucked oysters for this recipe: shucking dozens of oysters can get old (and expensive). To shuck live…
A hearty Basque-style chicken stew with peppers, tomatoes, and cured ham, simmered until tender and served over rice.
A rich but light Persian lamb stew with saffron, cinnamon, honey, and apricots, served with steamed rice.
4 servings This dish is inspired by two Southern specialties: collards cooked with salt pork and black-eyed peas cooked with a ham hock.
A hearty oxtail stew slow-cooked with carrots and potatoes in a rich tomato-beef broth. This comforting dish is a full meal on its own, often served with…
A classic French beef stew braised in red wine with bacon, carrots, and mushrooms. Rich and hearty, perfect for a comforting meal.
4 to 6 servings A classic fisherman’s stew from San Francisco. For the yield listed, choose clams or mussels, not both. If Dungeness crabs are not…
4 servings Many Iranian dishes rely heavily on sabzi, or fresh herbs. This stew is no exception. Do not be tempted to scrimp on the amount of dill here…
About 11 cups; 6 servings This recipe has gone through several incarnations since it first appeared in the original 1931 edition of Joy. Irma’s version…
A hearty beef stew with five-spice powder, root vegetables, and spinach, simmered until tender. Finished with fish sauce and lime juice for a savory…
A hearty slow cooker stew with butternut squash, yellow lentils, and aromatic spices in a coconut milk base. Served over rice with a bright lemon-scallion…
4 servings Serve this robust, savory stew with Garlic Bread or mashed potatoes. Substitute an equal amount of parsnips, salsify, carrots, red or gold…
6 to 8 servings As with all stews, the flavors deepen if chilled overnight and reheated. Also, once chilled, the fat is easily skimmed from the top.
A classic French beef stew made with tender chuck, bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions in a rich red wine sauce. Slow-braised to perfection, it's served…
A hearty Southern stew made with pulled pork, chicken, and a medley of vegetables in a smoky BBQ broth. This versatile dish can be made North Carolina or…
A hearty Mexican stew made with pork shoulder, hominy, and a rich red chile broth. Simmered until the pork is tender, it's a warming and satisfying dish.
6 servings Fesenjoon is a Persian stew, or khoresh, of duck in a tangy sauce redolent of pomegranate molasses and toasted walnuts. This dish is often made…
A classic Creole dish featuring shrimp in a rich, spicy tomato-based sauce, served over white rice.
A hearty beef and potato hot pot with warm spices like cinnamon and allspice, slow-baked until tender and topped with golden broiled potatoes.
8 servings This long-simmered meat and bean stew can feature a wide variety of meaty odd bits. Any combination of pork ribs, pork tongue, carne seca…
A rich Louisiana red gumbo made with chicken, andouille sausage, crab, shrimp, and dried shrimp, thickened with a dark roux and seasoned with filé powder.
6 to 8 servings The name translates as “old clothes,” which the shreds of beef and strips of onion and pepper are said to resemble. Like Puerto Rican…
A rich and spicy seafood gumbo with andouille sausage, shrimp, crabmeat, and oysters, served over rice. This classic Louisiana dish features a dark roux…
4 servings New Yorkers may know this dish as an oyster pan roast, never mind that they are gently poached. If the shucked oysters you buy are not packed…
4 to 6 servings You may also use two 15-ounce cans kidney or red beans instead of dried beans. If using canned beans, start the recipe at the…
6 to 8 servings This robust stew typifies the earthy, full-flavored cooking of Burgundy, France. Choose a light, dry red wine such as pinot noir (the…
A hearty chili made with cubed sirloin steak, fire-roasted tomatoes, kidney beans, and corn, simmered for two hours until tender. Perfect for a comforting…
Quails are gently browned then stewed with onions, garlic, and white wine until tender. This elegant dish is finished with sherry vinegar and fresh chives.
A hearty beef and barley stew made in the Instant Pot with butternut squash and carrots. This soul-soothing soup is perfect for a cozy weekend meal.
Lamb shanks are braised with apricots, raisins, and orange juice in an Instant Pot for a sweet and savory dish. Serve with the rich sauce.
A hearty beef stew with Chinese five-spice, star anise, and cinnamon, simmered with root vegetables and finished with spinach, fish sauce, and lime juice.
Tender slow-cooked beef short ribs with potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers in a savory ranch and gravy sauce. An easy, hearty meal perfect for busy days.
A hearty slow-cooker cassoulet with tender pork, lentils, and white beans in a savory broth. Perfect for a comforting meal.
John Dory fillets are pan-seared until crispy and served with a rich stew of peppers, tomatoes, and sherry. This Mediterranean-inspired dish is quick and…
A hearty and warming stew made with butternut squash, green lentils, and spinach, seasoned with coriander and cardamom. Cooked quickly in a pressure…
A Catalan fish stew from the Balearic Islands, made with monkfish, sea bream, mussels, and a saffron-almond broth. Serve with crusty bread and dry white…
A quick and comforting Italian pasta and chickpea stew made with pantry staples. Smashed chickpeas create a creamy broth, and aged balsamic vinegar adds…
A hearty slow-cooked stew featuring tender lamb and white beans in a savory broth with carrots, onions, and cherry peppers.
A hearty Hungarian goulash made with tender beef strips in a rich, creamy paprika sauce. Slow-baked to perfection, this comforting dish is sure to be a…
A hearty chicken pozole verde made in a slow cooker with tomatillos, poblano, and hominy. Shredded chicken is simmered in a flavorful broth and served…
A hearty stew inspired by cassoulet, featuring chicken, sausage, and white beans in a savory broth, topped with crispy breadcrumbs.
A South African Indian curry with chicken, potatoes, and prunes, served in a hollowed-out bread loaf. This dish has a spicy, aromatic sauce and is perfect…
A spicy chicken ragout with harissa and smoked chorizo, simmered in a tomato-based sauce and finished with yogurt and cilantro. Serve over rice or…
A quick and flavorful stew combining Spanish chorizo, cod, and shrimp with fennel and celery in a white wine tomato broth. Ready in just 20 minutes.
A hearty beef and barley stew with butternut squash and carrots, cooked in an Instant Pot for a quick and comforting meal.
A fragrant Moroccan chicken dish with cinnamon and lemon, slow-cooked with potatoes and tomatoes for a comforting one-pot meal.
A hearty stew featuring butternut squash and green lentils, seasoned with coriander and cardamom, and finished with fresh spinach. Ready in 35 minutes…
A classic French stew of chicken braised in red wine with vegetables, bacon, and mushrooms. The chicken is roasted first for extra flavor, then simmered…
A classic Louisiana dish of shrimp smothered in a rich, dark roux-based sauce with the 'holy trinity' of bell pepper, onion, and celery. Served over white…
A hearty Italian sausage stew with red wine, potatoes, and kale, served with grilled bread. Designed for camping with minimal cleanup and make-ahead…
Monkfish tails and mussels are simmered in a saffron, cider, and leek sauce for a flavorful seafood stew. This dish is ready in under an hour and serves…
A classic Hungarian stew of chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, served over egg noodles. Quick and comforting weeknight dinner.
A thick and hearty Brunswick stew made with chicken, pulled pork, lima beans, and corn, simmered with a tangy vinegar sauce. Perfect for feeding a crowd.
A rustic Mallorcan-style rice dish with rabbit, quail, and black pudding in a flavorful broth. This hearty winter warmer is traditionally made with…
A classic Asturian stew of white beans and fresh clams in a saffron-infused broth. This coastal version is lighter than the traditional fabada but equally…
A quick and flavorful prawn stew with tomatoes and spices, served over herbed vermicelli rice noodles. Ready in 30 minutes.
A hearty Moroccan-inspired beef stew with vegetables, warm spices, and preserved lemon, served over couscous with harissa yogurt.
A hearty chicken and dumplings recipe featuring a whole chicken simmered in seasoned broth, with tender homemade dumplings and a creamy finish.
A hearty slow-cooker cassoulet with tender pork, lentils, and white beans in a rich tomato broth. Perfect for a comforting meal.
A hearty stew of spiced pumpkin and chickpeas with Iberian-style pork meatballs. The meatballs are flavored with cumin, almonds, and parsley, then…
A quick and hearty stew made with chickpeas, kale, and cherry tomatoes in a flavorful broth. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's a perfect weeknight meal.
A rich and flavorful Cuban-style braised oxtail stew, slow-cooked with aromatic spices and served over creamy pumpkin fufu. This hearty dish is perfect…
A hearty beef stew with root vegetables, bacon, and red wine, braised in a wok for deep flavor. Serve with bread, noodles, or rice.
A slow-simmered gumbo with chicken, andouille sausage, and shrimp, served over rice. Perfect for a blustery evening and even better the next day.
Tender oxtails braised in a rich, spicy gravy with lima beans. This Jamaican classic is slow-cooked with allspice, thyme, and habanero for deep flavor.
A rich, deeply flavored Mexican stew made with dried chiles, pork ribs, and chicken thighs. Served with fresh toppings like cabbage, radishes, avocado…
A hearty Ethiopian red lentil stew flavored with berbere spice blend and spiced butter. This vegetarian dish is thick, pureed, and served with cilantro…
A hearty San Francisco-style Italian American fish stew made with arrabbiata sauce, white wine, and a mix of clams, mussels, fish, scallops, and crab…
A hearty Moroccan-spiced stew featuring tender octopus and potatoes in a rich tomato broth. Infused with ras el hanout and cayenne, this dish is served…
A fragrant lamb stew with warm spices, dried apricots, and fresh coriander. The long marination and slow simmer create tender, flavorful meat.
Tender braised pigs' cheeks slow-cooked with black olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil in a rich red wine sauce. A comforting Mediterranean stew perfect…
A hearty Mallorcan turkey stew with almonds, simmered in white wine and sherry, thickened with a bread-almond mixture.
A vegetarian take on the classic Parsi dhansak, featuring aubergine in a spicy, tangy lentil and vegetable base. Hearty and comforting, it pairs well with…
Slow-cooked oxtails in a rich, savory gravy, served over mashed potatoes or rice. The meat becomes tender and falls off the bone after hours of simmering.
A slow cooker adaptation of the classic French stew, featuring tender beef brisket braised in red wine with potatoes, pearl onions, and carrots.
A hearty beef stew made with Guinness stout, root vegetables, and herbs, cooked in an Instant Pot. Serve with mashed potatoes for a classic Irish meal.
A classic Louisiana gumbo with spicy Italian sausage, shrimp, and a dark roux, served over rice. This hearty stew is packed with okra, bell pepper, and…
A rich, hearty beef stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, and mushrooms in a silky gravy. Perfect for a comforting dinner, and can…
A hearty vegetable stew with chickpeas, inspired by Middle Eastern flavors. Served with lemon wedges and mixed salad.
Sea Island red peas are heirloom field peas with a nutty flavor, simmered with vegetables and spices until tender. Serve over rice or with fried chicken…
A hearty beef stew with tender chunks of beef, root vegetables, and rich gravy, topped with crispy or soft dumplings. Perfect for a comforting meal.
A hearty white chili made with chicken, white beans, and a creamy broth. This comforting stew is seasoned with cumin, herbs, and green chiles for a mild…
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