Church cookbooks are full of recipes made to feed families and warm hearts. These stews are thick, savory, and packed with love — perfect for a cozy evening or potluck dinner that feels like home.
Instant Pot Beef Stew with Tender Meat and Vegetables
Savor the ultimate comfort food in a fraction of the time. This hearty beef stew delivers fork-tender chuck roast and vegetables in a rich, savory broth—all thanks to your Instant Pot. Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave homemade goodness without the wait.
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Easy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe with Canned Soup
This hearty beef stew combines the richness of three canned soups with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots for ultimate comfort food. Simply prepare and let your slow cooker do the work—in just 5 hours you’ll have a delicious, satisfying meal with minimal effort.
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La Madeleine Lamb Stew
Savor the exquisite flavors of this tender lamb stew, where succulent meat melds perfectly with carrots, potatoes, onions, and green peas. This authentic French delicacy offers comfort and sophistication in every spoonful. A must-try culinary adventure!
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Classic Dutch Oven Beef Stew Recipe (Simple & Hearty)
This comforting Dutch oven beef stew proves that simplicity often yields the most satisfying results. Tender meat and vegetables meld together in a rich, savory broth, creating a hearty meal that warms you from the inside out—perfect for any night of the week.
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Oyster Stew Recipe with Fresh Oysters
This luxurious oyster stew combines plump, briny oysters with a silky, butter-rich broth that warms you from the inside out. A Southern holiday tradition that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant comfort food perfect for cozy winter gatherings.
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Fisherman’s Stew
This cozy fisherman’s stew combines smoky sausage with tender cod and juicy shrimp in one satisfying pot. It’s surprisingly simple to prepare yet delivers restaurant-quality flavor. The perfect comfort food for seafood enthusiasts on chilly evenings!
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Instant Pot Irish Lamb Stew
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Instant Pot Irish lamb stew. Tender, succulent lamb mingles with hearty vegetables in a rich broth, creating a soul-warming meal that’s surprisingly quick to prepare. Perfect for cold evenings when you crave something homemade and satisfying.
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Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew
This hearty slow cooker stew transforms simple hamburger into a rich, flavorful comfort meal with minimal effort. The savory broth and tender vegetables create a budget-friendly dinner that tastes like it simmered all day – because it did! Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave homemade goodness.
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Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This soul-warming beef stew simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, transforming tough cuts into melt-in-your-mouth tender morsels. The hands-off cooking method allows rich flavors to develop while you go about your day—comfort food at its most convenient.
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Curry Coconut Chickpea Stew
Indulge in this aromatic curry coconut chickpea stew that brings Southeast Asian and Indian flavors to your table. Tender garbanzo beans simmered in rich coconut broth create a satisfying meal that’s surprisingly simple to prepare yet bursting with exotic spices.
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Pasta e Ceci – Italian Pasta and Chickpea Stew
Discover the heartwarming magic of pasta e ceci, Italy’s beloved pasta and chickpea stew. This authentic comfort dish combines simple ingredients to create a rich, flavorful experience that will transport you straight to an Italian kitchen. Perfect for cozy evenings!
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Boeuf Bourguignon – Beef Stewed with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Bacon
Savor the rich flavors of France with this classic beef stew that simmers tender meat in robust red wine. A comforting masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into an elegant meal worthy of any special occasion, yet perfect for family dinners.
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One Pot Chicken Stew
This soul-warming chicken stew blends savory flavors with silky creaminess for the ultimate comfort food experience. Hearty and satisfying, it’s the perfect antidote to cold evenings when you need something deliciously substantial to warm you from the inside out.
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Vegetable Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables meld together in this comforting stew. Ready in just an hour, it’s perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something substantial yet simple. A warming classic that never disappoints!
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Dutch Oven Beef Stew
This hearty classic beef stew simmers tender chunks of beef with garden-fresh vegetables in a rich, savory homemade gravy. Slow-cooked to perfection in a Dutch oven, it’s the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings that will warm you from the inside out.
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Mexican Beef Stew
This hearty Mexican-inspired stew features melt-in-your-mouth beef chunks and colorful vegetables in a savory broth with just the right kick of spice. Perfect for cozy nights when you crave comfort food with bold, authentic flavors.
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Turkey Stew
Tender shredded turkey mingles with baby red potatoes and garden vegetables in a soul-warming stew. Aromatic herbs, garlic, tomato paste and a splash of balsamic create perfect harmony in this cozy one-pot wonder that’ll have you coming back for seconds.
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Instant Pot Beef and Mushroom Stew
This soul-warming beef and mushroom stew simmers to perfection in your Instant Pot with minimal effort. Tender chunks of beef, earthy mushrooms, and rich broth create a comforting meal that’s both satisfying and simple—exactly what you need for those chilly evenings at home.
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Moroccan Lamb Lentil Stew
This hearty lamb lentil stew combines aromatic Moroccan spices with protein-packed chickpeas. Topped with fresh cilantro and creamy yogurt, it’s the ultimate comfort food for cold winter evenings that will warm you from the inside out.
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Cowboy Stew
This robust soup is comfort in every spoonful! Savory ground beef and garlic sausage mingle with garden-fresh vegetables in a steaming broth that satisfies to the core. Pair with golden cornbread for a complete meal that warms both body and soul.
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Mulligan Stew
Warm up your evening with this satisfying Mulligan stew! A perfect solution for busy nights, this adaptable dish transforms beef and your leftover vegetables into a comforting family meal that’s ready in no time. Clean out your fridge while filling hungry bellies!
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Classic Homestyle Pork Stew
Savor the ultimate comfort meal with this rustic pork stew. Chunks of succulent pork shoulder simmer until fork-tender, while hearty root vegetables absorb the rich, savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings when only something warm and satisfying will do.
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Brunswick Stew
Transform your leftover pulled pork and chicken into a hearty Brunswick stew! This Southern classic comes together easily with rich flavors that taste like they’ve simmered all day. Pro tip: rotisserie chicken adds incredible depth to this comforting one-pot meal.
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Smoked Stuffed Pepper Stew
This comforting stew captures all the beloved flavors of stuffed peppers with an added smoky twist. Perfect for cold nights when you crave something hearty, each spoonful delivers robust, satisfying flavor that warms you from the inside out.
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Guinness® Irish Stew
Savor the ultimate comfort food with our Guinness Irish Stew. Fall-apart beef chunks bathed in rich, dark gravy alongside tender vegetables create a hearty masterpiece. Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this classic dish promises to warm your soul and delight your taste buds.
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