stew Recipes
210 delicious stew recipes from around the world
Tas Kebap (Turkish Lamb Stew)
A comforting and rustic Turkish lamb stew, slow-braised with tomatoes, peppers, and onions until incredibly tender. Perfect for a hearty everyday meal.
Adobo Arequipeño
A hearty and flavorful Arequipa-style pork stew, traditionally enjoyed on Sunday mornings. Pork shoulder is slow-braised in chicha de jora (a Peruvian corn beer) with aromatic spices until meltingly tender.
Barreado (Paraná Slow-Cooked Beef)
Barreado is a traditional Azorean-heritage dish from the state of Paraná, Brazil. It features beef slow-cooked for many hours until incredibly tender, traditionally sealed in a clay pot with a manioc flour paste. The result is a rich, flavorful, and fall-apart shredded beef, often served with manioc flour (farofa), bananas, and a side of broth.
Birria de Res (Mexican Beef Stew)
A rich and flavorful Mexican slow-braised beef stew, featuring tender chunks of beef simmered in a complex consommé infused with dried chilies and aromatic spices. Traditionally from Jalisco, this dish is perfect for special occasions and can be served as a hearty stew or used to make delicious birria tacos.
Brunswick Stew
A hearty and flavorful tomato-based stew featuring tender pulled pork and a medley of vegetables, traditionally served as a quintessential Southern BBQ side dish.
Carapulcra
Carapulcra is a hearty and ancient Peruvian stew made from dehydrated potatoes (papa seca) and tender chunks of pork, simmered in a rich, savory sauce infused with ají panca and spices. This pre-Columbian dish is known for its thick, comforting texture and deep flavors.
Carbonada Criolla
A hearty and festive Argentine beef stew, traditionally served inside a hollowed-out pumpkin. It features a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors with tender beef, root vegetables, corn, and fruit.
Carne Guisada
A hearty and comforting Venezuelan beef stew, slow-cooked with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich tomato-based broth.
Carne Mechada
A classic Venezuelan shredded beef dish, simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce, perfect for stuffing into warm arepas or as a component of Pabellón Criollo.
Caruru
A traditional Bahian okra stew, often prepared as a sacred offering in Candomblé ceremonies. This rich and flavorful dish combines tender okra with savory dried shrimp, creamy cashews, and the distinctive aroma of dendê oil.
Cau Cau
Peruvian tripe stew - tender beef tripe and potatoes simmered in a vibrant, aromatic yellow ají sauce. A beloved comfort food from Lima.
Cazón Guisado (Venezuelan Shark Stew)
A flavorful and tender shredded baby shark stew, traditionally used as a filling for Venezuelan empanadas, especially popular on Margarita Island.
Cazuela de Mariscos
A rich and creamy Colombian seafood stew, featuring a medley of fresh seafood simmered in a flavorful coconut milk base with aromatic vegetables.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich and deeply flavored dark roux-based gumbo, featuring tender chicken, smoky andouille sausage, and the essential 'holy trinity' of vegetables, thickened with okra. A true taste of Louisiana soul.
Chivo Guisado (Venezuelan Goat Stew)
A rich and tender goat stew, slow-cooked to perfection, originating from the Falcon region of Venezuela. This dish is a testament to traditional Venezuelan comfort food.
Cioppino (San Francisco Fisherman's Stew)
A hearty and flavorful Italian-American seafood stew originating from San Francisco. Dungeness crab, clams, mussels, and shrimp simmer in a rich, aromatic tomato and wine broth. Perfect for dipping crusty bread.
Classic Louisiana Gumbo
A deeply flavorful and iconic Louisiana stew, this gumbo features a rich, dark roux, the aromatic 'holy trinity' of vegetables, savory andouille sausage, and tender seafood, all simmered to perfection and traditionally served over fluffy white rice. It's a true taste of Southern comfort.
Feijoada Completa
Brazil's beloved national dish, a rich and hearty black bean stew simmered with a variety of pork and beef cuts. Traditionally served with fluffy white rice, quickly sautéed collard greens, toasted cassava flour (farofa), and refreshing orange slices to cut through the richness.
Feijoada Completa
Feijoada Completa is Brazil's beloved national dish, a rich and hearty black bean stew simmered with a variety of pork and beef cuts. Traditionally enjoyed on Saturdays, it's a celebration of flavor and communal dining.
Hallaca
A traditional Venezuelan Christmas tamale, the Hallaca is a labor of love. It features a rich corn dough filled with a savory stew of beef, pork, and chicken, complemented by capers, raisins, and olives, all wrapped in fragrant banana leaves.
Locro
Argentina's beloved national stew, Locro, is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender corn, creamy white beans, and a rich blend of pork, beef, and squash, all simmered to perfection and traditionally topped with a vibrant salsa criolla. It's a staple for celebrations, especially on May 25th.
Locro Criollo
A hearty and traditional Argentine corn stew, often prepared for national holidays like May 25th. This rich dish features hominy, beans, various meats, and squash, simmered to perfection.
Maniçoba (Amazonian Pork Stew)
A rich and deeply flavorful Amazonian stew, Maniçoba is a traditional dish from the state of Pará, often referred to as 'Paraense feijoada'. It features ground cassava leaves (maniva) slow-cooked for days with various cuts of pork and other cured meats, resulting in a unique and hearty delicacy. The long cooking time is crucial for neutralizing the natural toxins present in raw cassava leaves.
Moqueca Baiana (Bahian Fish Stew)
A vibrant and aromatic Bahian fish stew featuring tender fish simmered in coconut milk, bell peppers, tomatoes, and the distinctive flavor of dendê (palm oil). Traditionally cooked in a clay pot, this dish is a celebration of Brazilian coastal cuisine.