Standout Stews that Bring the Heat

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From the savory depths of Spanish Seafood Stew with Chorizo and Chickpeas to the bold, comforting flavors of Lentil Mushroom Stew Over Mashed Potatoes, this stew lineup is packed with delicious variety. Whether you’re cozying up with a bowl of Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon or diving into the hearty warmth of Moroccan-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew, every dish has something special to offer. Get a taste of Sweet Potato Chili, or enjoy the rich, tender goodness of Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs. These stews are here to make your mealtime anything but ordinary!

Spanish Seafood Stew with Chorizo and Chickpeas

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A simple delicious recipe for Spanish Seafood Stew with Garbanzo beans and Chorizo ( or soy Chorizo) served over Jasmine infused rice. | www.feastingathome.com
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Spanish Seafood Stew With Garbanzo Beans and Chorizo (or soy chorizo for a twist) is a simple yet flavorful dish that combines the best of both worlds. The savory chorizo, tender seafood, and hearty garbanzo beans come together in a rich stew, served over fragrant Jasmine-infused basmati rice.
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Moroccan-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew

Plate of rice topped with vegan Moroccan-Spiced Roasted Eggplant & Tomato Stew
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Moroccan-Spiced Eggplant and Tomato Stew is like a warm hug from the flavors of Morocco, inspired by the classic zaalouk. With tender eggplant, tomatoes, and optional chickpeas for a bit more oomph, this stew is hearty enough to stand as an entrée. Served over rice, it’s basically a bowl of cozy perfection!
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Easy Chicken Cacciatore

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Chicken Cacciatore is a classic Italian stew that’s bursting with flavor but doesn’t require a bunch of fancy ingredients. Toss it on your stovetop, and in no time, you’ll have a hearty, mouthwatering dish that’s perfect for dinner tonight—and even better as leftovers for the rest of the week.
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Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

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Get your ingredients and crockpot ready—Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon is about to bring some French flair to your dinner table. With tender beef, rich red wine, and savory veggies, this dish practically makes itself while you kick back and relax.
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Carne Picada

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Carne Picada is the ultimate no-fuss, one-pot Mexican beef stew that’s as easy to make as it is packed with flavor. With minimal prep and maximum taste, this dish brings all the boldness of Mexican cooking without the hassle. Your taste buds won’t believe how much deliciousness comes from just one pot!
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Catfish Stew

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Catfish Stew is straight-up bomb—loaded with fresh veggies, a savory broth, and hearty chunks of catfish that practically melt in your mouth. Whether you’re serving it up for dinner or sneaking in a lunch leftovers victory, this stew has all the flavor you’ll need to keep coming back for more.
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Sweet Potato Chili

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Sweet Potato Chili is everything you need in a hearty, naturally vegan stew—packed with black beans, vibrant veggies, and all the classic spices that make chili so comforting. It’s the kind of meal that fills you up, warms you from the inside, and leaves you feeling like you just did something good for yourself. Who says comfort can’t be healthy?
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Booyah Stew

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Booyah Stew is the ultimate Midwestern comfort food, packing a punch with both chicken and beef simmered to perfection. This hearty stew is practically begging to be the star of your next potluck or tailgate—because who wouldn’t want a bowl of pure, meaty goodness to keep them going? It’s big, it’s bold, and it’s ready to feed a crowd!
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Vegan Lentil Fesenjān (Pomegranate Walnut Stew)

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Fesenjān (Fesenjoon) is a rich, tangy Iranian stew with deep roots dating back to the Sassanian Empire. Traditionally made with meat, walnuts, and pomegranate molasses, it’s a dish fit for a feast. This version swaps out the meat for a plant-based twist while keeping all those bold, nutty, and sweet-savory flavors intact—history-approved, with a modern spin!
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Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

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When it comes to stick-to-your-ribs comfort food, Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash delivers big. Loaded with tender chunks of meat, hearty vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, this is the kind of meal that makes you forget all about takeout. Let your slow cooker do the work, and get ready for a bowl full of pure satisfaction!
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Lamb Stew (Irish Stew)

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Lamb Stew is everything you want in a classic Irish comfort dish—rich, hearty, and packed with melt-in-your-mouth tender lamb. With potatoes, carrots, turnip, and onion simmered to perfection, it’s the kind of meal that warms you up from the inside out. Perfect for chilly nights or anytime you need a little extra coziness in your bowl!
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Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs (Chakhokhbili)

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Georgian Chicken Stew With Tomatoes And Herbs (Chakhokhbili) brings bold flavors with tender chicken simmered in a rich, herby tomato sauce. This traditional dish from Georgia is simple, comforting, and practically begging to be served with naan or rice to soak up every last drop. Easy to make, impossible to resist!
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Lentil Mushroom Stew Over Mashed Potatoes

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Consider Lentil Mushroom Stew Over Mashed Potatoes by the Minimalist Baker your go-to dish when comfort food is on the brain. Not only is it hearty and rich with earthy lentils and mushrooms but piling it over creamy mashed potatoes takes it straight into soul-warming territory. This stew is the answer to long days, chilly nights, and the universal need for a truly satisfying meal.
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One Pot Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous

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Moroccan Chicken Stew With Sweet Potato, Couscous, And Cauliflower is a one-pot wonder packed with warm spices like cinnamon, turmeric, and cumin. Every bite is a balance of savory, a little sweet, and totally cozy—like a hug, but tastier. Bonus: fewer dishes to wash when you’re done!
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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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