17 Best Stew Recipes To Try
Stew recipes are one of the most popular recipes in winter. I make these every week in winter and so for me it’s important to have a variety of these recipes otherwise it gets boring. We have you covered with the most loved and delicious recipes.
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Best Stew Recipes
1. Beef Stew
It is one of the best comfort foods. It is best served with dinner rolls. This is a hearty recipe and has meat and veggies that taste awesome.
To make the stew rich I like to add bacon. You can either use white or brown mushrooms. Dry red wine is a must to add flavor to the stew. For wine, you can use either Pinot Noir or Merlot.
You require a Dutch oven or an oven safe pot to make this meal. To make the stew thick use a mix of flour and butter. The recipe requires 30 minutes of prep time and 2 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include bacon, beef stew meat, mushrooms, dry red wine, garlic and all-purpose flour. I also serve it with Caesar salad or white rice.
2. Chicken Stew
It is one of my favorite stew recipes. The recipe is a mix of veggies and chicken and I love it when my meals is protein rich. You can either use chicken breasts or chicken thighs but I prefer the latter as it holds up really well.
I like my stew to be creamy so I add heavy cream but you can skip it. For a thicker stew, I add flour and potatoes. You can also add cornstarch.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include boneless skinless chicken thighs, ground sage, onion, rosemary, celery, carrots and potatoes.
3. Brunswick Stew
This Southern dish is perfect for a chilly day. It is a one-pot meal and that means less cleanup. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and an hour and 40 minutes of cooking time.
It is one of the easiest dinner recipes and perfect for busy weeknights. The ingredients include butter, garlic, frozen corn, roasted tomatoes, corn, smoked pulled pork, BBQ sauce and lima beans.
4. Beef Tagine
I love its sweet and savory flavor. The tender beef melts in your mouth smoothly. It is one of the most popular Moroccan recipes. Tagine is a Moroccan pot and you can use it in an oven or stovetop.
I cooked it in a Dutch oven and it worked fine. I prefer chuck roast for this recipe. The key here is to cook for a long duration and then the beef will become tender. I like the stew to be thick but you can add water, it’s up to you. It is best served over couscous. I love it with crusty bread.
It requires 15 minutes of prep time and 3 hours 45 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include chuck roast, pepper, tomato paste, paprika, coriander and salt.
5. Goulash
It is one of my favorite stew recipes and a perfect comfort food. It is a budget-friendly recipe. You can make it on busy weeknights and it’s also perfect for parties and potlucks. Even the pickiest of eaters love this.
You can use macaroni noodles or any other pasta. The equipment required are cast iron Dutch oven, cheese grater and wooden spoon set
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 30 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include onion, beef broth, macaroni noodles, tomatoes, ground beef, and Italian seasoning.
6. Oyster Stew
It is perfect for a cold night. This is a quick and easy recipe. To get the best result look for fresh shucked oysters and if it’s not available then look for oysters packed in water. You can freeze shucked oysters for 6 months.
The recipe requires 5 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include butter, onion, black pepper, salt, paprika, garlic and raw oysters.
7. Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This is a traditional beef stew. I prefer a chuck roast cut as the beef becomes more tender. Red potatoes and Yukon Gold potatoes hold well so these are my preferred potatoes.
If you don’t want to use red wine then replace it with red grape juice and red wine vinegar. The equipment required are garlic twister, spice rack, pinch bowls, measuring spoons, storage containers and soup bowls.
It requires 20 minutes of prep time and 4 hours of cooking time. The ingredients include beef bouillon cubes, yellow onions, flour, stew meat and butter. It is best served with mashed potatoes or cornbread.
If you want your stew to look darker add a few drops of gravy master. Keep the leftovers it in an airtight container and it will be good for 3 days. It also freezes well for 3 months.
8. Vegan Instant Pot White Bean Stew
It is a gluten-free vegan stew. It is a hearty and flavorful recipe. It is a great comfort food and tastes best with crusty bread. I use Yukon gold potato to make the stew thick.
I prefer dried white beans for this recipe and if you can’t get it then canned beans will also work. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 40 minutes of cooking time. Gremolata is one of the most important ingredients that you can make with a mix of parsley, lemon, salt and garlic.
The ingredients include shallots, dried vegetable broth, hot paprika, white beans, salt, garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and celery ribs.
9. Chile Colorado
It is one of the most popular Mexican stew recipes. Dried chile pepper is one of the most important ingredients to make this recipe.
It is one of the most versatile recipes so you can add beans or remove beef and use veggies. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour and 30 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include dried ancho chiles, cumin, onion, smoked paprika, jalapeno, bay leaf, stew meat, and flour. You can enjoy it with tortillas or even serve it as a side dish with rice.
If you want it medium spicy then omit jalapenos. Instead of beef, you can also use pork shoulder. Keep the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge and it will be good for 3 days, you can also freeze it for 3 months.
10. Shepherd’s Pie
It is a rich and flavorful dinner recipe, perfect for cozy winters. Though it is made with lamb in Ireland, in The US it is made using beef. Creamy mashed potato topping is a must to make this pie.
I prefer russet potato for this recipe. Butter and sour cream make the stew creamy. To make the stew thick, all-purpose flour works the best. The recipe requires 45 minutes of prep time and an hour of cooking time.
Preheat the oven to 375°F. The ingredients include lean ground beef, carrots, bacon, russet potatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, sour cream, yellow onions, all-purpose flour, frozen peas and chives.
Keep the leftovers in a covered container in the fridge and it will be good for 4 days.
11. Beef Bourguignon
This is one of Julia Child’s most popular recipes. This French recipe can be made using the stove top, slow cooker, instant pot, or in the oven. But it tastes awesome whichever way you make it. It is best served with mashed potatoes.
Brisket is without a doubt the best cut for this stew. If you find the stew to be too thick then add stock and if you find it thin then boil it for a couple of more minutes. Pinot Noir works perfectly for this stew.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 3 hours of cooking time. The ingredients include extra virgin olive oil, carrot, garlic, ground pepper, thyme, bay leaves, beef brisket and onion.
12. Green Chili Stew With Pork
It is one of the most popular stew recipes in my family. You can either use pork shoulder, pork loin, or beef chuck roast for this recipe. I used pork shoulder. Simmering time is one of the most important steps to get the best results, the more you simmer the better the flavor will be.
Bake the chile peppers for 20 minutes at 400°F. The recipe requires 15 minutes of prep time and 1 hour 35 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include green chile peppers, pork shoulder, onion, potatoes, carrots, garlic and chicken broth.
You can keep the leftovers in a sealed container and it will be good for up to 3 days. You can also freeze it for 3 months.
13. Irish Beef And Guinness Stew
This hearty stew is on our rotation menu. It is a dark-colored Irish stew that tastes awesome. Guinness beer is the star of this recipe and it gives the required dark color to the stew.
Traditionally this Irish recipe is made with lamb but in The US it’s made with beef. I thicken the stew with flour and this is a must do. The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 3 hours of cooking time.
The ingredients include beef chuck, tomato paste, garlic, carrots, celery stalks, bacon, flour, olive oil, Guinness beer, and bay leaves. It is best served with mashed potatoes or Irish soda bread.
14. Mexican Pork Stew
This is a spicy and hearty stew. It is a budget-friendly recipe and even the leftovers disappear so fast. Pork shoulder is the best cut for this recipe. I prefer kielbasa sausage but if you can’t find it you can use chorizo.
You can make it in a Dutch oven, slow cooker, or pressure cooker. It is one of the most versatile recipes so you can use veggies of your choice. You can even use other meat like chicken, turkey, beef, or even lamb.
The recipe requires 10 minutes of prep time and 35 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include pork shoulder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, kielbasa sausage, pepper, chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, and beef broth.
It is best served with No Knead bread or Sunflower bread. Keep the leftovers, if any, in an airtight container in the fridge and it will be good for up to 4 days. It also freezes well for 6 months.
15. Easy Beef Stew
It is a cozy beef stew recipe on a cold night. This is a hearty and rich dinner recipe. It is best served with crusty bread. You can also serve it with mashed potatoes or dinner rolls. You require a Dutch oven for this recipe.
The recipe requires 20 minutes of prep time and 1 hour 20 minutes of cooking time. The ingredients include sirloin steak, celery, garlic, all-purpose flour, bay leaves, russet potatoes, ribs, sweet onion, and tomato paste.
You can use eggplant instead of mushrooms if mushrooms are not your thing. You can make it in an instant pot or slow cooker too.
16. Beef Stew With Carrots
It is one of the best comfort food recipes and is highly rated online. It is a perfect French stew. The recipe is best served with artisan bread or mashed potatoes. Yellow onions and garlic add a lot of flavor to this recipe.
The tomato paste thickens the stew and makes it more delicious. I like to add dry white wine like Pinot Noir or Merlot. The recipe requires 30 minutes of prep time and 3 hours 30 minutes of cooking time.
Preheat the oven to 325°F. The ingredients include bay leaf, olive oil, beef chuck, balsamic vinegar, all-purpose flour, dry red wine, olive oil, dried thyme, beef broth and yellow onions.
17. Creamy Chicken Stew
It requires 10 minutes of prep time and 50 minutes of cooking time.
The ingredients include celery, Italian seasoning, whole milk, chicken breasts and sour cream.