Cozy Up with These Hearty Family Dinners
May 15, 2025
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Stew season doesn’t check the calendar—it shows up when you’re hungry and need something bold. Whether it’s a ladleful of Farm to Table Thick Beef Stew, a bubbling Cassoulet-Style French Bean Stew, or that stick-to-your-ribs Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole, these meals know how to bring the cozy. You’ll want seconds (or thirds) of the Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash, sink into a bowl of Lamb Stew (Irish Stew), and let Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce rescue you from boring dinners. Oh, and the Chicken on the Ritz Casserole? It’s basically what happens when comfort and crunch fall in love. Ready to fill your bowl?
Table of Contents
- Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
- Sweet Potato Chili
- Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
- Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce
- The Best Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
- “Chicken on The Ritz” Casserole
- Lamb Stew (Irish Stew)
- Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole
- Best Southern Corn Pudding
- Carne Picada
- Catfish Stew
- Booyah Stew
- Authentic Dublin Coddle
- Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs
- Cassoulet-Style French Bean Stew Recipe
- One Pot Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous
- French Onion Noodle Casserole
- Beef and Sour Cream Noodle Casserole
Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon

Classic French comfort made easy—let your slow cooker do the heavy lifting on this red wine–braised beauty.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Beef Bourguignon
Sweet Potato Chili

A meatless chili that pulls no punches—this one’s loaded with black beans, warm spices, and chunky sweet potatoes for a full-flavored bowl with zero fuss.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Chili
Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash

Thick-cut beef and soft vegetables soak up all the paprika-rich goodness in this classic goulash that your slow cooker was born to make.
Get the Recipe: Slow Cooker Hungarian Goulash
Beef Tips in Creamy Mushroom Pan Sauce
Silky, savory, and ready in 30 minutes—this stew-adjacent meal smothers tender beef in a creamy mushroom sauce that’s perfect over rice or mashed potatoes.
GET THE RECIPE: Beef Tips
The Best Homemade Chicken and Dumplings
Fluffy drop dumplings, rich broth, and tender chicken—this Southern icon needs no introduction, just a spoon.
GET THE RECIPE: Chicken and Dumplings
“Chicken on The Ritz” Casserole
This creamy, crunchy, shortcut-friendly casserole is made for busy nights—and yes, the Ritz crackers make it magic.
GET THE RECIPE: Ritz Cracker Chicken
Lamb Stew (Irish Stew)

Root veggies and tender lamb team up for a deeply nourishing stew that’ll warm you all the way to your toes.
Get the Recipe: Lamb Stew (Irish Stew)
Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole
Turn your breakfast into a full-blown event with this savory, sausage-loaded casserole layered with biscuits and love.
GET THE RECIPE: Biscuit and Gravy Casserole
Best Southern Corn Pudding
Baked until golden and gloriously creamy, this Southern corn pudding is the kind of side that shows up for ham, turkey, and every comfort craving in between.
Get the Recipe: Best Southern Corn Pudding
Carne Picada

Tender shredded beef, bold spices, and a splash of lime make this quick Mexican stew a flavor-packed favorite for tacos or bowls.
Get the Recipe: Carne Picada
Catfish Stew

Southern-style stew loaded with chunky catfish, bold broth, and plenty of vegetables—serve with cornbread and a cold drink.
Get the Recipe: Catfish Stew
Booyah Stew

A beef and chicken combo brings bold Midwest energy to this chunky, meaty stew that’s perfect for chilly days or tailgate spreads.
Get the Recipe: Booyah Stew
Authentic Dublin Coddle
Sausage, potatoes, onions—this traditional Irish stew has comfort in every bite and makes weeknight cooking downright poetic.
GET THE RECIPE: Dublin Coddle
Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs

Bright with tomatoes and herbs, this chicken stew from Georgia (the country!) is perfect with naan or rice.
Get the Recipe: Georgian Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs
Cassoulet-Style French Bean Stew Recipe
Smoked meats, white beans, and a tomato-rich base come together in this rustic French-inspired stew that eats like a special occasion.
GET THE RECIPE: Cassoulet
One Pot Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous

Sweet potatoes, cauliflower, and warm Moroccan spices make this one-pot wonder both healthy and comforting.
Get the Recipe: One Pot Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Stew with Sweet Potato & Couscous
French Onion Noodle Casserole
Six ingredients. Maximum flavor. This quick bake delivers creamy noodles kissed with sweet onion goodness.
GET THE RECIPE: French Onion Noodles
Beef and Sour Cream Noodle Casserole
Noodles, ground beef, sausage, and a creamy tang from sour cream—this is baked comfort food done right.
GET THE RECIPE: Beef Noodle Casserole


