Stews & casseroles
12 stews & casseroles recipes from the Simmer & Salt kitchen.
Most of these take about 2 hr 55 min from start to finish, and the quickest is Salsiccia e Fagioli at 45 min. 6 of the 12 are rated easy. Newest additions: Beef and Guinness Stew, Beef Cobbler and Beef Stew.
Beef and Guinness Stew
Tender chunks of beef braised slowly in stout with carrots, onions and thyme until the sauce is dark and glossy.
Beef Cobbler
Rich beef stew topped with savoury cheese scones that bake until golden and fluffy.
Beef Stew
Tender chunks of beef slowly braised with carrots, onions and ale in a rich, glossy gravy. Proper winter comfort food.
Braised Oxtail
Oxtail slowly braised in red wine and stock until it falls off the bone, with a deep, sticky gravy.
Cawl
The national dish of Wales: a slow-cooked broth of lamb, leeks, swede and potatoes.
Chicken and Sausage Gumbo
A rich Louisiana stew of chicken, smoky sausage and vegetables, thickened with a dark roux. Served over rice.
Chilli con Carne
A rich, smoky beef chilli with kidney beans, cumin and a touch of dark chocolate. Easy, freezer-friendly and great for a crowd.
Osso Buco
Veal shin slowly braised with white wine, tomato and vegetables, finished with a fresh gremolata of lemon, garlic and parsley.
Rabbit Stew
Tender rabbit braised with bacon, cider, mustard and root vegetables. A traditional country dish.
Salsiccia e Fagioli
Italian sausages simmered with borlotti beans, tomato, garlic and sage. A rustic Tuscan one-pot supper.
Scouse
Liverpool's famous stew of beef, lamb, potatoes and vegetables, cooked until thick and served with pickled red cabbage.
Texas Chili
Chunks of beef slowly simmered in a rich, smoky sauce of dried chillies. No beans, Texas style.