There’s nothing quite like a steaming bowl of stew on a chilly evening for an easy weeknight dinner. While beef stew may be the reigning champion of comfort food, the world of stews extends far beyond beef. From chicken to shrimp to beans, the options are endless. These savory and comforting stew recipes offer something for everyone.
Grandma’s Beef Stew
“This recipe is from my husband’s Grandma Ruth. She was an amazing cook. He has memories of her cooking this stew when he was a small child. She cooked this stew in an old-fashioned witches’ pot over an open fire outside. I do mine in the oven or you can do it in a Crock Pot. The flavor is amazing.” – Angela
Busy Day Brunswick Stew (Crock Pot)
“Brunswick stew was a specialty of my father’s, and his recipe was his mother’s which dated back to her grandmother way before the Civil War. I always believe it tastes better reheated on the second day.” – Susan
Traditional Irish Stew
“Then hurrah for an Irish Stew That will stick to your belly like glue.” – Melanie
Chicken Stew Francais With Parsley Dumplings
“I created this recipe one cold winter day with ingredients I had on hand. It is a delicious, flavorful stick-to-your-ribs chicken recipe. Serve with a nice crisp green salad and you’ve got a complete meal.” – Susan
Carne Guisada – Slow Cooker (Mexican Beef Stew)
“I love the Carne Guisada served at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I began looking for a recipe I could make it at home. Most we tried were good but lacked something. So I made my own, taking the best parts of the 3 recipes we most liked.” – Vickie
Crock Pot Beef Stew
“Very easy, savory stew. Throw it together in the morning, and by afternoon you have a hearty, hot meal in a bowl.” – Penny
Spanish Style Chicken and Chorizo Stew
“A Spanish-style chicken stew with chorizo sausage, paprika and plenty of bell pepper!” – Kevin
An Irish Guinness Beef Stew
“This is a handy dinner you can prepare the night before, especially for us working mothers. When I’m on nights I would have this pre-made for the next day all I have to do is heat and serve.” – Racquel
Navy Bean Stew
“Leftover ham? Here is your rescue! This is another hand me down recipe from my Nanny.” – Megan
Crock Pot Southwest Beef Chili Stew
“I love this recipe because it uses stew meat in place of the typical ground beef, making it a hearty and substantial meal. My family loves this chili and I hope yours does too!” – Jane
Holy Trinity Jambalaya Stew
“This is my version of a Cajun classic. Oh once you start eating, you can’t stop. My way allows you to make a huge pot and freeze leftovers.” – Sherry
Green Chile Pork Stew
“I made this tonight after finding a slow cooker version that I modified for what I had in my pantry. It was a mega-hit with the family.” – Lacie
Italian Stew
“This is a stew that my late mom would make us kids when we were growing up. It will warm your heart. Back then, we didn’t have slow cookers but I remember mom over the stove making a delicious meal and it was her stew that had gotten us to eat. It was made up fresh.” – Cookie
Louisiana Shrimp Stew
“My mama was from Louisiana, and I grew up outside of New Orleans. Seafood dishes were common when we could get fresh seafood from the Gulf. Mom made this when we would get fresh shrimp. It was a favorite. When I make this, I am reminded of my mama cooking for us and my long-gone family in Louisiana.” – Deb
Easy Low Carb Chicken and Mushroom Stew
“I developed this recipe to use ingredients that I usually have on hand. It is very flexible. You could easily double the recipe for a larger crowd or freeze for future meals.” – Elaine