Stovetop Stews Right From Your Kitchen
There’s something special about a simmering pot on the stovetop on a Sunday afternoon. The aroma fills your home, the oven stays off, and the magic of slow-cooked flavors unfolds right before your eyes. Whether you’re using a gas burner, electric range, or induction cooktop, these hearty stovetop stews will bring warmth and comfort to your kitchen.
1. Classic Stovetop Beef Stew
Nothing says “home-cooked comfort” like a rich, slow-simmered beef stew bubbling away on the stovetop.
Ingredients
2 lbs beef chuck (cubed)
3 cups beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 onion (chopped)
3 carrots (sliced)
3 potatoes (cubed)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven on medium-high. Sear beef cubes until browned.
Add onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Stir in tomato paste, then pour in broth.
Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer on the stovetop for 1.5 hours.
Add carrots, potatoes, and celery, cook for another 30 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and serve warm!
2. Tuscan Stovetop Chicken Stew
For those who love Italian flavors, this Tuscan-style chicken stew will make your stovetop the heart of your home.
Ingredients
4 boneless chicken thighs (cubed)
3 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can white beans (drained)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp oregano
1 handful kale (chopped)
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a deep pan or stockpot, sauté chicken on medium heat until browned.
Add onions and garlic, cook until softened.
Pour in broth and diced tomatoes, then stir in beans, rosemary, oregano, salt, and pepper.
Cover and let simmer for 40 minutes.
Stir in kale and cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve hot with crusty bread!
3. Cajun Stovetop Sausage & Shrimp Stew
Spicy and bold, this one-pot stew will turn your stovetop into a Louisiana-style kitchen.
Ingredients
1 lb smoked sausage (sliced)
1/2 lb shrimp (peeled)
3 cups chicken broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 bell pepper (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup okra (sliced)
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne
1 tsp thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large saucepan, brown sausage over medium heat, then remove and set aside.
Sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
Stir in diced tomatoes, broth, okra, and spices. Simmer for 30 minutes.
Add shrimp, cook for 5 minutes until pink.
Serve over rice or with cornbread!
4. Moroccan Chickpea Stovetop Stew
This vegetarian-friendly stew is a nutritious and flavorful way to make use of your stovetop.
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas (drained)
3 cups vegetable broth
1 can diced tomatoes
1 sweet potato (cubed)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 handful spinach
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
In a sturdy pot, sauté onions and garlic.
Stir in spices, then add tomatoes and broth.
Add chickpeas and sweet potatoes, simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in spinach and cook for 5 more minutes.
Serve with warm pita bread!
5. Hearty Stovetop Lentil & Sausage Stew
A budget-friendly, protein-packed stew that will keep your kitchen cozy.
Ingredients
1 cup lentils
3 cups vegetable broth
2 smoked sausages (sliced)
1 carrot (chopped)
1 celery stalk (chopped)
1 onion (chopped)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 bay leaf
1 tsp thyme
Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
In a deep stockpot, brown sausage, then remove and set aside.
Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery.
Stir in lentils, broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Cover and simmer on the stovetop for 40 minutes.
Add sausage back in, cook for another 5 minutes.
Remove bay leaf and serve hot!
Turn Your Stovetop into a Sunday Tradition
With these flavorful stovetop stews, your cooktop or range will become the heart of your home on Sundays. Whether you’re simmering beef, chicken, seafood, or a vegetarian delight, a well-made stovetop stew brings warmth, comfort, and great taste to your kitchen.
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