Best 9 Kidney Stew Recipes

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When it comes to hearty and flavorful stews, kidney stew stands out as a classic comfort food. This traditional dish has been enjoyed for centuries across many cultures, and its popularity continues to grow. Whether you're looking for a warm and comforting meal on a chilly night or a simple yet satisfying dish to please the whole family, kidney stew offers an incredible culinary experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF-KIDNEY STEW



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Provided by Jacques Pepin

Categories     dinner, project, sauces and gravies, main course

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 to 3 beef kidneys (about 3 1/2 pounds total)
8 ounces salted pork brisket (salt pork, as lean as possible)
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 onions (1 pound), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
12 large cloves garlic, peeled and chopped (4 tablespoons)
2 pounds potatoes, peeled, washed and cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ounces mushrooms, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
2 teaspoons dry mustard
French-style mustard (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the beef kidneys on a cutting board and cut them in half lengthwise. Remove as much of the lump of fat inside as possible. If there is any membrane surrounding the kidneys, peel it off and discard. Cut the kidneys into 1 1/2-inch pieces. You should have about 3 pounds of cleaned kidneys.
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the kidneys, mix well, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. (The water may not even return to a boil.) Drain the kidneys in a colander, rinse them under cold water, and set them aside in the colander to drain further until cooking time. (They can rest for up to an hour.) Discard any liquid that has emerged from the kidneys.
  • Cut the salt pork into 1/2-inch pieces and place in a heavy saucepan with the oil. Cook over medium to high heat, partly covered to prevent splattering, for 6 to 8 minutes, until nicely browned. Then add the onions and cook over high heat for about 1 minute, until they are lightly browned.
  • Add the flour to the saucepan, mixing it in well, and cook for 30 seconds. Add the wine and 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, to dissolve the flour in the liquid. Add the kidneys, garlic, potatoes, mushrooms, soy sauce, thyme and dry mustard. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low. Cover, and cook for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the stew from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Serve immediately, as is or with French-style mustard on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 586, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

STEAK & KIDNEY STEW, CROCK POT/SLOW COOKER.



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Make and share this Steak & Kidney Stew, Crock Pot/Slow Cooker. recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Ailsa of New Zealand

Categories     Stew

Time 8h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large carrots, peeled and diced
2 onions, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
4 lambs kidneys
500 g stewing beef, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, to coat the steak & kidney before cooking
1 cup red wine, the type you like to drink
2 beef bouillon cubes, Oxo
1/2 cup water, boiling
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
2 teaspoons cornstarch, too thicken at the end of cooking

Steps:

  • Switch your crock pot/slow cooker on to warm-up.
  • Peel and slice the carrots, onions and garlic.
  • Place vegetables in the bottom of the crock pot/slow cooker, replace lid while you work on the meat.
  • Remove skin from the kidneys if there is any. Cut into as big or small pieces that you like, set aside.
  • Cut the steak into 1 inch cubes, place in a zip-lock bag with the kidneys and 1/4 cup of all purpose flour, close the bag leaving some air in it and shake well to coat the meat. Remove meat from the bag and place on top of the vegetables in the crock pot/slow cooker. Replace lid.
  • In a jug place the 1 cup of wine, 1/2 cup of boiling water, 2 oxo cubes, 1 tbsp tomato puree, soy sauce and mix well. Pour over the ingredients in the crock pot/slow cooker.
  • Sprinkle chili flakes and rosemary on top of stew. Add as much black pepper as you like.
  • Cook on low all day or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
  • I have not added salt because of the stock cubes & soy sauce, but you can if liked.
  • When cooked. Check that the stew is as thick as you like it. If not mix the 2 tsp of cornflour with 2 tsp cold water. Turn the crock pot/slow cooker to high and stir in the cornflour, a little at a time, stirring and checking that it is as thick as you want the stew to be. You don't need to add all the cornflour if it's how you want the stew.
  • Serve with boiled potatoes and steamed broccoli or any vegetables you like.
  • Note: You might like to add frozen peas in the last 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 689, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 29.8

NIGERIAN KIDNEY BEAN STEW WITH A PEANUT SAUCE



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This recipe is from Madhur Jaffery's World Vegetarian. It is very easy to make, and has a wonderfully rich flavour, or as she says "an unctuous sense of creaminess." Serve it over rice, or with a good bread.

Provided by Marina K

Categories     Stew

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans
1 small green pepper, seeded & diced
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons oil
0.5 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup peanut butter, smooth is best
1 cup frozen corn

Steps:

  • Soak the beans overnight. Drain. Place beans with 6 cups of water into a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 - 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and green pepper. Saute until the onion is just translucent, turning the heat down as needed.
  • Then, add the cumin and stir once or twice. Add the tomato paste, cayenne, lemon juice & 1/2 cup of water. Stir and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat down and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the peanut butter in a small bowl. Slowly add about 6 tbs of the liquid from the beans, mixing as you go. Stir this mixture back into the beans.
  • When the tomato mixture has finished cooking, pour it into the pot of beans. Add the corn. Stir and bring to a simmer. Cover, turn the heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve hot over rice, or with a good bread.

INDIAN CAULIFLOWER AND KIDNEY BEAN STEW WITH COCONUT MILK



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The cauliflower and potatoes readily absorb the flavors of the spices and other seasonings in this Indian slow cooker dish. Pureeing the onion and spices together before cooking helps to bring out their flavors in the stew. Recipe is from my Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow Cooker cookbook.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Time 6h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 large yellow onion, cut into pieces
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 cups vegetable stock
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place the onion, garlic, ginger and jalapeno, if using, and process until smooth.
  • Place the oil in a 4-6 quart slow cooker turned on HIGH. Add the onion puree and stir in the mustard, fennel, cardamom, allspice, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cover and let it cook on HIGH for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the potatoes, cauliflower, kidney beans, tomatoes and stock into the cooker. Season with salt and pepper; cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours.
  • When the vegetables are tender, add the coconut milk and cook, uncovered, to incorporate the flavors, 10 to 15 minutes.

KIDNEY BEANS AND KIELBASA STEW



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One of the first recipes I learned when I began to cook. Great on really freezing nights or that first cold snap during the fall!

Provided by Reesa Forren

Categories     Pork

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb dried kidney beans (soaked overnight in water)
1 large onion, chopped
3-4 clove garlic, minced
1 lb smoked pork or bacon, chopped like lardons
1 lb kielbasa sausage, chopped into bite size pieces
salt and pepper to taste
about 10 cups of water give or take

Steps:

  • 1. Drain kidney beans and place in a dutch oven.
  • 2. Add everything except for the sausage. Sausage will be added at the very end.
  • 3. Cook on high heat until it boils. Lower temperature to simmer. Cook until kidney beans are bite tender and the stew has become thick. Add more water if necessary.
  • 4. Add the sausage and stir stew. Turn off heat and serve.
  • 5. I usually serve this with steamed rice and jalapeño cornbread.

SPICY PUNJABI RED KIDNEY BEAN STEW



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Vegetarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Simmer

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups dried red kidney beans
2 tsp salt
3 tbsp peanut or canola oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 tbsp peeled and finely chopped garlic
1 tbsp finely chopped fresh ginger
1 ¼ cups peeled and finely chopped tomatoes (I used 1 - 28 oz can of tomatoes)
2 tsp ground coriander
¼ tsp cayenne
2 tsp ground cumin
1 fresh hot green chilie, finely chopped (I use 2 Hungarian yellow peppers)
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Soak and cook the beans. (I recommend the quick cook oven method). Reserve the liquid Put the oil in a wide medium pot and set over medium high heat. Add the onions and fry until the onions have browned slightly. Add the garlic and ginger and stir. Add the tomatoes, coriander, cayenne, cumin and chilie. Cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, or until the tomatoes have slightly reduced. Stir in the cooked beans, their liquid, the salt and the lemon juice. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Serve hot.

KIDNEY BEAN, BARLEY, AND SWEET POTATO STEW



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Make and share this Kidney Bean, Barley, and Sweet Potato Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hadice

Categories     Stew

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup pearl barley
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 large onion, diced
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
3 medium celery ribs, diced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh sage (1 teaspoon dried)

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil the broth.
  • Stir in the barley.
  • Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining ingredients except the fresh sage (if using dry sage add)
  • Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
  • Stir in fresh sage, simmer for 5 minutes.

STEAK N KIDNEY STEW / CASSEROLE



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Can be cooked on stove top or in casserole dish in oven, seems to have little effect on end result. Easy meal to prepare n beginning of day n leave on very low to simmer. Works well in crock pot/ slow cooker.

Provided by J Noname

Categories     Steaks and Chops

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

400 g beef, chuck steak, gravy beef, steak whatever will do.
200 g lambs kidneys
2 Tbsp pearl barley
water
salt n pepper to taste
2 carrots, chopped
2 onions
1/4 c chopped celery
1 Tbsp cornflour

Steps:

  • 1. Peel n chop vege. Dice meat, dice kidneys.
  • 2. Into pot or casserole dish add meat, vege n kidneys, season, add barley, cover with water. Bring to boil in oven or on stove top, simmer 2-4 hours until beef tender and barley well cooked. Thicken with cornflour n water if desired/ need be.
  • 3. Optional extras: Add tin of chopped tomatoes at start. Add several small onions peeled n whole. Rice works as substitute for barley. Serve with mashed or roast spuds n other veges.

KIDNEY BEAN STEW WITH SWEET POTATOES AND ORANGES



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All the spices make this a special dish with delicious flavors! From Bal Arneson - The Spice Goddess on the cooking channel. The stew can be eaten alone or with rice and it tastes perfectly spiced both ways. The fresh roasted coriander and the addition of oranges makes this a surprisingly light stew compared to the heavier texture and feel of traditional Indian Rajma/Chhole dishes.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh garlic
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons tamarind pulp (Can be found at specialty Asian and Indian markets or sometimes in your local grocery store)
1 (14 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 cups diced sweet potatoes
1 cup water
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans, drained (about 1 1/2 cups)
2 small seedless oranges, peeled and cubed

Steps:

  • Place the oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add the bay leaves, cumin seeds, garam masala, fenugreek seeds, oregano, rosemary, and turmeric, and cook, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add the tamarind pulp, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, and water and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the kidney beans and oranges and cook for 2 minutes to heat through. Turn the heat off, cover with a lid and let sit for 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef. Stew meat is a good option, as it is already cut into small pieces and will cook quickly. You can also use chuck roast or brisket, but you will need to cut it into 1-inch cubes before cooking.
  • Brown the beef before stewing it. This will help to develop the flavor of the stew and prevent the beef from becoming tough.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor and nutrients to the dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Season the stew well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long period of time. This will help to tenderize the beef and allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make a beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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