Best 6 Hearty Skillet Stew Recipes

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Skillet stews are an effortless, one-pot solution to a delightful and warming meal. Packed with vibrant flavors and tender textures, these stews are incredibly versatile and allow for endless customization. With a hearty combination of proteins, vegetables, and flavorful liquids, skillet stews are not only convenient but also incredibly satisfying. From classic beef stews and flavorful chicken stews to hearty vegetarian stews, there's a skillet stew recipe for every palate. Explore this collection of our best skillet stew recipes, providing step-by-step guides and inspiring flavor combinations to help you create a perfect skillet stew that will warm your heart and nourish your soul.

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HEARTY SKILLET SUPPER



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When the weather starts turning cooler, I start to hear requests for this dish. The light soy, onion and garlic flavors blend nicely with fresh carrots and potatoes in this budget-minded recipe. -Pat Jensen, Cottonwood, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1 cup water
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the carrots, potatoes, water and rice. , Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice and vegetables are tender. Just before serving, stir in the soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 56mg cholesterol, Sodium 1140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

HEARTY MEATBALL STEW



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 slice white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
8 ounces 20-percent-fat ground beef (about 8 ounces)
2 sweet mild Italian sausages, casings removed
One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch strips
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 pound large white mushrooms, quartered
One 8 to 10-ounce russet potato, peeled, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/3-inch slices
4 ounces green beans, trimmed, cut into 1-inch-long pieces

Steps:

  • For the meatballs: Place the bread and 3 tablespoons water into a medium bowl. Mash to a paste with a spatula. Add the beef, sausage, egg, parsley, salt and pepper. Blend the mixture thoroughly with your hands or a flexible spatula. Form the mixture into 10 to 16 meatballs. Arrange the meatballs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet until ready to use.
  • For the hearty meatball stew: Sprinkle the meatballs with the flour and turn to coat with any flour still on the foil. Heat a large heavy nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Drop the meatballs into the skillet, spaced apart. Cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes. Using a flexible thin spatula, turn each meatball onto an uncooked side and cook until the bottoms are set and brown, about 2 minutes longer. Turn and cook a third side, until set and brown, about another 2 minutes, so the meatballs are browned and set all over. Transfer the meatballs to a large plate.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, peppers, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper. Cook until soft, 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and the remaining salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened, about 5 minutes. Add the potatoes, beans, tomatoes, red pepper flakes and broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook until the potatoes are tender and the meatballs are cooked through, about 20 minutes.

HEARTY VEGETABLE STEW RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, baby bella mushroom, yellow onion, carrots, celery stalks, garlic, dried rosemary, dried thyme, pepper, tomato paste, low sodium soy sauce, flour, dry red wine, red potato, vegetable broth, bay leaf

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
10 oz baby bella mushroom, quartered
1 yellow onion, diced
3 carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup flour
¾ cup dry red wine
4 cups red potato, diced
4 cups vegetable broth
2 leaves bay leaf

Steps:

  • In large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the mushrooms and cook for about 5 minutes, or until most of their juices have been released.
  • Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook for 4-5 minutes, or until onions are semi-translucent.
  • Add the garlic, rosemary, thyme, pepper, tomato paste, and soy sauce, and cook for 2-3 more minutes, until the herbs are fragrant.
  • Add the flour and stir until fully incorporated. Add the wine and stir until mostly absorbed.
  • Add the potatoes, vegetable broth, and bay leaves, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and the stew has thickened.
  • Remove the bay leaves.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 calories, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 15 grams

HEARTY SKILLET STEW



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A sweet sauce enhances the beef and vegetables in this hearty stew from Karlene Endicott of Greenwood, California. "I got the recipe from a neighbor over 38 years ago, and it's still my husband's favorite," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/3 cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium potato, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
3/4 cup water
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown steak with onion. Stir in the cabbage, carrots, potato, water, soy sauce and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until meat is tender. , In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1689mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

HEARTY SKILLET STEW



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A sweet sauce enhances the beef and vegetables in this hearty stew from Karlene Endicott of Greenwood, California. I got the recipe from a neighbor over 38 years ago, and its still my husbands favorite, she writes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
¾ cup water
⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown steak with onion. Stir in the cabbage, carrots, potato, water, soy sauce and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until carrots and potato are tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1543.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

HEARTY SKILLET STEW



Hearty Skillet Stew image

A sweet sauce enhances the beef and vegetables in this hearty stew from Karlene Endicott of Greenwood, California. I got the recipe from a neighbor over 38 years ago, and its still my husbands favorite, she writes.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ pound boneless beef top round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
¾ cup water
⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
½ teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon cold water

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, brown steak with onion. Stir in the cabbage, carrots, potato, water, soy sauce and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until carrots and potato are tender.
  • In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into beef mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444 calories, Carbohydrate 48.9 g, Cholesterol 71.4 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1543.6 mg, Sugar 21 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of meat: For a hearty stew, select a tough cut of meat that will become tender with long cooking. Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all good choices.
  • Brown the meat before stewing: Browning the meat adds flavor and color to the stew. Do this in a separate pan over medium-high heat until the meat is browned on all sides.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to the stew. Common vegetables used in stews include carrots, potatoes, celery, onions, and garlic.
  • Add some herbs and spices: Herbs and spices add flavor and depth to the stew. Common herbs and spices used in stews include thyme, rosemary, oregano, basil, bay leaves, and black pepper.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour: Simmering allows the flavors to meld and the meat to become tender. The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the stew with crusty bread or rice: Crusty bread or rice is the perfect accompaniment to a hearty stew. It helps to soak up the flavorful broth and makes the meal more satisfying.

Conclusion:

A hearty skillet stew is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious and satisfying stew that your family and friends will love.

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