stew Recipes
210 delicious stew recipes from around the world
Jota
A hearty and comforting Slovenian stew, Jota is a classic Alpine dish featuring tender beans, tangy sauerkraut, soft potatoes, and savory smoked pork. Perfect for a cold day.
Kalops (Swedish Beef Stew)
A comforting and classic Swedish beef stew, deeply flavored with the warm, aromatic notes of allspice. This slow-cooked dish is perfect for a hearty meal.
Lancashire Hotpot
A hearty and classic British lamb stew, traditionally from Lancashire, featuring tender lamb simmered in rich stock and topped with a golden, crispy layer of sliced potatoes.
Marmitako (Basque Tuna Stew)
A hearty and flavorful Basque tuna stew, traditionally prepared by fishermen along the Cantabrian coast. This one-pot meal features tender chunks of fresh tuna braised with potatoes, sweet peppers, and a rich tomato-based sauce.
Navarin d'Agneau
A classic French lamb stew, Navarin d'Agneau, celebrates the arrival of spring with tender braised lamb and a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables. This hearty yet bright dish is perfect for a family gathering.
Peperonata
A classic Italian sweet pepper stew, where colorful bell peppers are slowly simmered with sweet onions and ripe tomatoes until tender and flavorful. This versatile dish can be served as a side, a topping, or even a light main course.
Pisto Manchego
Pisto Manchego is a rustic Spanish vegetable stew, often referred to as La Mancha's answer to ratatouille. It features a medley of tender, slow-cooked vegetables, primarily tomatoes, bell peppers, and zucchini, simmered to a rich, flavorful consistency. It's traditionally served as a main course or a side dish, often crowned with a perfectly fried egg.
Pollo al Chilindron
A classic Aragonese dish featuring tender chicken braised in a rich sauce of tomatoes, sweet peppers, and savory Serrano ham. This hearty stew is full of flavor and comforting.
Pote Gallego
A hearty and traditional Galician stew, Pote Gallego, featuring tender white beans, tender chunks of pork, smoky chorizo, and soft potatoes, all simmered with nutrient-rich greens. This is a deeply satisfying winter comfort food.
Potée Auvergnate (Auvergne Pork and Cabbage Stew)
A hearty and rustic French stew from the Auvergne region, featuring tender salt pork, flavorful sausages, and a medley of root vegetables and cabbage, all slowly braised in a savory broth. This dish is the epitome of mountain sustenance.
Poulet Basquaise
A classic Basque dish featuring chicken braised in a vibrant sauce of bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, and the subtle warmth of Espelette pepper, enhanced with savory Bayonne ham. It embodies the sunny flavors of the Pays Basque.
Rabo de Toro (Braised Oxtail)
A classic Andalusian dish featuring oxtail slow-cooked in red wine until meltingly tender. Traditionally associated with bullfighting feasts, this rich and flavorful stew is a true taste of southern Spain.
Ratatouille
A classic Provençal summer vegetable stew featuring tender eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and tomatoes slow-cooked with aromatic herbs de Provence. This version emphasizes cooking each vegetable separately to preserve its unique texture and flavor before combining them into a harmonious dish.
Spetzofai
A hearty and flavorful Greek sausage stew, originating from the Pelion mountain region. Spicy country sausages are simmered with colorful bell peppers and a rich tomato sauce, infused with oregano. It's a rustic dish perfect for a comforting meal.
Stifado (Greek Beef Stew)
A rich and warming Greek beef stew, featuring tender beef braised with sweet pearl onions in a fragrant, cinnamon-spiced tomato sauce. Perfect comfort food.
Tripas à Moda do Porto
Tripas à Moda do Porto, a hearty and iconic stew from Porto, Portugal, featuring tender tripe and white beans simmered with aromatic meats and spices. This dish, deeply rooted in the city's history, is a true taste of Portuguese tradition.
Youvetsi (Greek Baked Lamb with Orzo)
A comforting and flavorful Greek one-pot dish featuring tender lamb shoulder braised in a rich tomato and spice sauce, then baked with orzo pasta until perfectly cooked. Kefalotiri cheese adds a salty, savory finish.
Zharkoye (Russian Pot Roast with Potatoes)
A hearty and comforting Russian stew featuring tender chunks of meat (traditionally beef or pork) slow-cooked with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a rich broth. Perfect for a cold day.
Et Sote
Turkish beef sauté - tender beef cubes with peppers in tomato sauce. Comfort food classic.
Tas Kebap
Turkish stewed lamb - lamb braised with tomatoes and peppers. Everyday comfort.
Bamia bil Lahm
Lebanese okra stew - okra with lamb in tomato sauce. Summer comfort.
Fassolia bil Lahm
Lebanese white bean stew - beans with lamb in tomato sauce. Hearty comfort.
Mloukhieh
Lebanese jute leaf stew - distinctive green stew with chicken. Signature dish.
Ghormeh Sabzi
Persian herb stew - beef with fenugreek, parsley, and dried limes, creating uniquely tangy and earthy depth.