When autumn finally puts the chill to summer’s steamy heat, it’s time to break out the hearty, long-simmering stews. These recipes are some of our absolute favorites. They celebrate fall flavors in five-star style with seasonal ingredients and simple preparations. And if you’re like us, you’ll devour them clear through into winter and spring, too.
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Creamy Pork Stew
Photographer: Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Charlie Worthington / Prop Styling: Natalie Ghazali
This creamy pork stew features fall favorites like Brussels sprouts, cabbage, mushrooms, and root vegetables. Add squash if you like. And if pork doesn’t do it for you, this recipe is very versatile; Chef John also recommends “veal, beef, or chicken thighs.” Enjoy over steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.
Easy Boeuf Bourguignon
In this classic French beef stew, lean beef cooks low and slow with onions, mushrooms, and red wine. “Very easy,” says reviewer DapperCake2399. “I added flour directly over everything. I seriously took my time because that’s the way I cook. It looks and tastes great, especially on our rainy Calif evenings!”
Harvest Pork Stew
A terrific autumn stew, butternut squash and apples add a hint of sweetness to the savory flavors. Make it on the stovetop or in a slow cooker. “The flavor of the butternut and the spices was amazing,” says chefcheri. “It’s a recipe you can add to or subtract from and make your own!”
Homemade Beef Stew
humblepieliving
A true classic! Seasoned browned beef simmers with onions, carrots, potatoes, and frozen corn. “This was excellent,” raves MCGLAUNT. “Easiest and best stew I have eaten besides my grandmothers. I added a can of French cut green beans with the corn.”
Polish Bean and Sausage Stew
Cannellini beans, kielbasa sausage, bacon, and tomatoes combine in this filling, satisfying Polish stew that’s ideal for chilly nights in.
Award-Winning White Chicken Chili
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“I took this to a gathering of 8 people, and the crock pot was emptied entirely!” says reviewer Holly. “Everyone loved it, and it was super easy.”
Pozole Rojo (Mexican Pork and Hominy Stew)
“This pozole recipe is a traditional Mexican pork soup cooked with hominy and flavored with red guajillo chiles for a deep smoky flavor,” says recipe creator Consuelo Aguilar. “Serve with shredded cabbage, cilantro, radishes, onions, or whatever you prefer! Garnish with lime wedges.”
Chicken Biscuit Stew
Pat Bernitt
A true comfort classic! “This was so simple to make” says reviewer shanomama. “The only thing I changed was adding my own fresh vegetables which I pre-cooked. I liked the one pan method as it saved on clean-up.”
Chef John’s Beef and Barley Stew
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
This beautiful bowl of beef and barley will become a favorite cool-weather dish. “When it comes to stick-to-your-ribs stews,” says Chef John, “it doesn’t get any better than shank. It makes an especially satisfying sauce for your meat and grain.”
Ghormeh Sabzi (Persian Herb Stew)
Ghormeh sabzi is delicious Persian beef and kidney bean stew loaded with greens and herbs like spinach, cilantro, fenugreek, and parsley. “It’s traditionally served atop white rice (polow),” says marybakes. “You can also serve it with lavash bread.”
Beef and Guinness Stew
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“Followed recipe and put it on slow cooker for 6hrs on low and it is spectacular!” says Croatian Bear. “Best stew we have ever ate and our new go to. Some biscuits and red wine made a great accompaniment. The gravy is so delicious it’s hard to believe it is chicken broth and beer with spices. No need to thicken.”
Red Chile Braised Beef Stew over Mashed Sweet Potatoes”
“My husband is raving about this dish and even proposed making it for Christmas dinner. It has a great combination of the sweet and creamy sweet potatoes paired with the mildly-spicy beef. We will definitely do this again,” Michelle says.
Best Jambalaya
“This is truly the best Jambalaya!” says reviewer MerryFlour9719. “I followed the recipe to the letter, only I added a pound of shrimp towards the end. I will make again!
Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This keema aloo curry is by far my favorite Indian recipe,” says recipe creator The Meatetarian. “Inspired by my mom, who still makes this for me to this day. If you want to try something a little different, I guarantee you will love this meal.”
West African-Style Peanut Stew with Chicken
“African-inspired spices infuse the peanut butter and tomato base of this hearty one-pot stew starring chicken, sweet potatoes, and collard greens,” says recipe creator Ellie Krieger.
