42 Cozy Stews to Warm You Up When the Temperature Takes a Tumble

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42 Cozy Stews to Warm You Up When the Temperature Takes a Tumble1/41 Ravin’ Good Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Ravin’ Good Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This stew is loaded with ingredients. It’s sure to fill up the kids before they head out trick-or-treating, and the family enjoys it all season long! —Shirley Smith, Yorba Linda, California 2/41 Turkey Biscuit Stew 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Turkey Biscuit Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This chunky stew makes a hearty supper, especially in the fall and winter. It’salso a great way to use extra turkey during the holidays. —Lori Schlecht, Wimbledon, North Dakota Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup stew with 1 biscuit: 345 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 960mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 3/41 Taco Chili 16 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hearty Taco Chili Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 10 servings (2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From

Folks will come back for seconds

the Recipe Creator: Ranch dressing mix and taco seasoning give extra special flavor to my hearty chili. Folks will come back for seconds. —Julie Neuhalfen, Glenwood, Iowa Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 342 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1368mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 9g fiber), 25g protein. 4/41 Pork Tenderloin Stew 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pork Tenderloin Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick and creamy pork tenderloin stew is one that my family requests often. It does an especially

good job of warming us up on cold winter days

good job of warming us up on cold winter days. —Janet Allen, Belleville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 305 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 665mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 0.500 fat. 5/41 Wintertime Braised Beef Stew 52 Reviews Contest Winner Wintertime Braised Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This easy beef stew is incredibly rich. Since it’s even better a day or two

later, you may want to make a double batch

later, you may want to make a double batch. —Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 373mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat. 6/41 7/41 Creamy Bratwurst Stew 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared

in a newspaper

in a newspaper. This is so comforting on cold winter evenings. —Susan Holmes, Germantown, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 544 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. Don’t forget to take a look at our collection of the best stew recipes. 8/41 Texas Stew 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to experiment with many different types of recipes. But as a mother of young children, I rely

on family-friendly ones more and more

on family-friendly ones more and more. Everyone enjoys this stew. —Kim Balstad, Lewisville, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 223 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 710mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. 9/41 Stovetop Goulash 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 25 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe after trying goulash at a local restaurant. The blend of spices gives it fabulous flavor, and it’s so easy to make on a weeknight! —Karen Schelert, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups goulash with 1 cup potatoes:

Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew 15

605 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 1425mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 8g fiber), 28g protein. 10/41 Great Northern Bean Stew 20 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick and hearty stew with great northern beans is sure to chase the winter chills away. —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 274 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 937mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 8g fiber), 11g protein. 11/41 Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew 15

Don’t tell anyone!

Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shh! Don’t tell anyone! This recipe is so simple, but you’d never know it. My husband, who normally doesn’t like chicken, asks for this dish regularly. —Mary Watkins, Little Elm, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup chicken mixture with 1/2 cup potatoes: 572 calories, 36g fat (14g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1126mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 12/41 Beef & Mushroom Braised Stew 16

Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Beef & Mushroom Braised Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Every spring, my family heads out to our timber acreage to collect morel mushrooms, and then we cook up this stew. We use morels, of course, but baby portobellos or button mushrooms or will work, too. —Amy Wertheim, Atlanta, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups (calculated without mashed potatoes): 395 calories, 22g fat (7g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 34g protein. 13/41 Okra

My husband and I worked on this recipe together

Stew 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Okra Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My husband and I worked on this recipe together. We make a big pot and freeze it to enjoy all winter long. We sometimes stir in sauteed shrimp for a delicious addition to this stew. —Lisa Nelson, Bluffton, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 cup (calculated without rice): 274 calories, 20g fat (7g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 1011mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 14/41 Slow-Cooked Hearty Jambalaya 23 Reviews

I like to serve it with warm cornbread and garnished with sliced green onions

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooked Hearty Jambalaya Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 35 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love anything with Cajun spices, so I came up with this slow-cooker jambalaya that’s just as good as that served in restaurants. If you can’t find Andouille sausage, hot links, smoked sausage or chorizo will also work. I like to serve it with warm cornbread and garnished with sliced green onions. —Jennifer Fulk, Moreno Valley, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 281 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol,

1137mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein

1137mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 15/41 Lamb Stew 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Traditional Lamb Stew Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a delicious, nourishing and economical dish. The flavor improves if you make the stew the day before you serve it. —Margery Richmond, Fort Collins, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 360 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 721mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean

meat, 2 starch, 2 fat

meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 16/41 Cioppino 30 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cioppino Recipe Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 40 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you’re looking for a great seafood recipe for your slow cooker, this classic fish stew is just the ticket. It’s brimming with clams, crab, fish and shrimp, and it is fancy enough to be an elegant meal. —Lisa Moriarty, Wilton, New Hampshire Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 205 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 15g

carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein

carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable. 17/41 Cassoulet for Today 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French cassoulet is traditionally cooked for hours. This version of the rustic dish offers the same homey taste in less time. It’s easy on the wallet too. —Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch,

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