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Cowboy Stew
Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
“Caught between making chili or beef stew? Cowboy stew is the perfect compromise, blending smoky sausage, rich ground beef, and sweet, tangy beans with a multitude of vegetables, all simmered in a tomato-based broth. It’s a filling meal that’s sure to satisfy after a long day, whether you’ve been riding the range or sitting at a desk.”—Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor
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Irish Beef Stew
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
“This version of Irish beef stew has all the traditional ingredients—meat, broth, root veggies—enhanced with a pour of Guinness extra stout for an authentic, malty depth of flavor.”—Elise Bauer, Founder
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Oxtail Stew
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
“Oxtails, like other tough cuts, benefit from slow cooking. They’re somewhat fatty, so it’s a good idea to cook them a day ahead, chill overnight, and remove the solidified fat from the top the next day.”—Elise
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Quick Easy Fish Stew
Elise Bauer and Coco Morante
Fish cooks quickly, making this stew a long-time favorite with readers. It’s delightful as is, but can be customized with shellfish and potatoes for a more robust dish.
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African Chicken Peanut Stew
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
“This stew is quite spicy, with a generous amount of hot sauce added towards the end of cooking. I use just 1 teaspoon of cayenne here, but feel free to adjust to your heat preference. If you’re sensitive to spice, you might want to skip the cayenne entirely.”—Hank Shaw, Recipe Developer
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Simply Recipes / Nick Evans
“Chuck roast is ideal for beef stew. I suggest buying a whole piece and cutting it into cubes yourself rather than using pre-cut stew meat. This not only ensures freshness but also allows you to trim the fat to your liking.”—Nick Evans, Recipe Developer
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Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)
Simply Recipes / Elise Bauer
“In Brazil, moqueca is a popular stew with roots in West African cooking. It features fish, onions, garlic, tomatoes, cilantro, and in the northern state of Bahia, a splash of coconut milk.”—Elise
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Hands-Off Beef Stew
Simply Recipes / Photo by Rachel Vanni / Food Styling by Tiffany Schleigh
“Sometimes you just don’t have the time or energy for extensive prep. This no-fuss stew skips the browning phase, cutting down on cooking time and simplifying the process without sacrificing the flavor of a traditional stew.”—Ivy Manning, Recipe Developer
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