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Great American Stew Recipes

A collection of great American stew recipes from every region of the country.
Irish Lamb Stew Recipe
Irish Stew is the national dish of Ireland, and has been a favorite stew recipe for Irish-Americans for generations. This lamb stew recipe is so simple to make, and very affordable when using the meaty lamb shoulder chops.
Chicken Cacciatore - Italian Hunter's Chicken Stew Recipe
Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian, and this classic chicken stew is rustic, easy to make, and very delicious. Chicken cacciatore is great served over pasta, rice, or polenta, and is a perfect recipe when you want big flavors on a small budget.
Southwestern Pepper and Chicken Stew Recipe
This southwestern pepper and chicken stew recipe is as comforting as it is simple. You can make it as spicy as you like by using any combination of sweet and hot peppers. This chicken stew is great served with rice, or tortillas.
Italian-Style Braised Chicken and Artichoke Hearts Recipe
This Italian-style braised chicken recipe takes advantage of canned artichoke hearts for easy old-world taste. Chicken and artichokes are a great combination, and when slow-cooked in this manner, produce a fantastic broth that you'll want to have plenty of bread ready for!
Chicken "Verde" - Green Chicken Stew Recipe
This great chicken stew recipe is inspired by the Southwest pork stew, chili verde, which is pork stewed in a spicy tomatillo sauce. Tomatillos are found fresh in many markets, and canned in even more. If you've never used them before, this delicious Chicken "Verde" Chicken Stew Recipe is a great way to start.
Sausage and Chicken Gumbo Recipe
This gumbo recipe is a spicy, meaty, comforting Cajun stew, usually served with rice. Andouille sausage is a traditional ingredient in gumbo recipes, but any spicy, smoked sausage will work in this classic American recipe.
Crawfish Etouffee Recipe
This crawfish etouffee recipe is a delicious Creole classic. Spicy etouffee recipes are wonderful served over rice, and can be made as hot or mild as you wish.
Shrimp Etouffee Recipe
This shrimp etouffee recipe is an easy home-style version of the Creole classic. Etouffee recipes are usually served over rice, and can be made with all types of shellfish. Also, the heat in this etouffee recipe is simple to adjust to your tastes.
Sausage and Shrimp Jambalaya Recipe with Brown Rice
This jambalaya recipe is an easy, delicious version of one of America's great dishes. Jambalaya is soul food at its finest - hearty, satisfying, and deeply comforting. There are many variations of this Creole classic, but this sausage and shrimp version is my favorite jambalaya recipe.
10-Minute Shrimp and Bean Stew
This very nutritious, very fast, shrimp and bean stew recipe is a great dish to whip up when time is short, and you want a light, yet hearty meal. Make sure you have some crusty bread to soak up all the delicious broth the shrimp and beans are simmered in.
World's Easiest Chili Verde - Green Pork Stew
By using green salsa, you can have an authentic tasting chili verde without the slicing and dicing! This incredibly delicious pork stew is a southwestern classic, and is wonderful served over rice.
Lamb Stew
This is a classic, old-world, lamb stew recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and inexpensive to make. While there are many versions of this traditional lamb recipe, this one is very tasty, and comforting.
Creole Jambalaya
Straight from New Orleans' famous French Quarter, this Creole favorite is a descendant of the Spanish paella. Featuring local ingredients, and a healthy dose of French flair, Jambalaya has been a Louisiana favorite for over a century. This simple Jambalaya recipe is easy to make, re-heats beautifully, and is great for entertaining.
Wild Rabbit Stew
Rabbit was a popular protein for many Native American tribes. This was a very typical recipe, especially in the southwest, and would have been adjusted according to the local ingredients.
Fried Oyster Stew with Cream of Cauliflower and Chervil
The French Laundry is a small gourmet restaurant located in Yountville, CA, in the Napa Valley. It’s considered by many the finest restaurant in the country and the Chef/Owner, Thomas Keller, is consider by many the country’s top Chef. This fried oyster and creamy stew is a hot take on one of his classic cold appetizers; cauliflower “Panna Cotta” topped with a fresh raw oyster and caviar.
Brunswick Stew
This very traditional chicken stew, named for Brunswick, Georgia or Brunswick County, Virginia, depending on whom you believe, is a delicious taste of old-fashion southern cooking at it's best. This recipe is from Diana Rattray, About.com's Southern Food guide.
Old Fashion Beef Stew
This is your classic, old-time, "just like mom used to make" beef stew. There's a good reason heirloom recipes like these remain almost unchanged, as they are passed down through the generations.
Cioppino - San Francisco's Famous Fish Stew
This amazing recipe is the City by the Bay's signature dish. A rich stew featuring an array of fresh seafood in a flavorful tomato and wine sauce, just waiting for a large hunk of sourdough bread to be dunked into it! This is San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf in a bowl.

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