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A bowl of beef stew with vegetables and garnished herbs
My Simple Ingredient Swap for the Richest, Meatiest Beef Stew
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Brining Beans With Baking Soda: An Investigation
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Stew Science: Is It Really Better the Next Day?
Closeup of dried kidney beans
How to Cook Dried Beans
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What a Pressure Cooker Does Best
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Stew Science: Why You Shouldn't Cook Your Beef All Day
Stew Science: What's the Best Way to Brown Beef?
A spliced together overhead photo, showing roux cooked to different levels of browness, from pale blonde, to golden, do dark brown.
How to Make a Roux and Use It Right
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Stew Science: Should You Marinate the Beef First?
Three pressure cookers sitting on a kitchen counter with a bowl of cooked food in front of them
We Tested 13 Pressure Cookers—These 6 Made Creamy Beans and Fall-Apart Brisket
A spoonful of Texas chili con carne is held up to the camera. A bowl of chili is visible in the background.
Divided States of Chili: A Guide to America's Most Contentious Stew
The Nasty Bits: Using Smoked Meats in Soups
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How Much Liquid Should I Use When Braising? | The Food Lab
a variety of dutch ovens on a countertop and stove
We Tested 22 Dutch Ovens to Find the Best Ones for Stews, Braises, and Loads More
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Why Are Bay Leaves Always Used Whole?
Do I Need To Sauté Vegetables When Starting a Stew? | Ask The Food Lab
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Wok Skills 101: Braising
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Braised Green Plantains Are Vegan, Creamy, and Delicious
A bowl of chickpea stew garnished with herbs and oil served in a decorative plate
5-Ingredient Greek Chickpea Stew (Revithia)
A bowl of stew with blackeyed peas vegetables greens and a dollop of cream topped with dill alongside a spoon
Easy One-Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew With Swiss Chard and Dill
A bowl of beef bourguignon with big chunks of juicy beef, plump carrots, mushrooms and more.
15 Comforting Beef Stews Built for Snow Days, Lazy Sundays, and Big Flavor
Bowl of mushroom soup with dumplings presented on a table setting including a striped napkin and drinking glasses
Mushroom and Dumplings
A bowl of zuppetta Scarola e Fagioli with croutons and beans a spoon scooping out the soup
11 Hearty Soups and Stews for December's Coldest Nights
Overhead view of Turkey and dumplings
7 Cozy Soups and Stews That Make Leftover Turkey Taste Even Better Than the Main Event
Mississippi Roast with mashed potatoes on blue plates and blue surface, Napkins and cups are blue and gold decor
15 Stews, Curries, and Casseroles That Make 5 p.m. Darkness Feel Like a Reward
A plate with rice beef curry cucumber slices lime wedge and red onions served with a fork
Kala Bhuna (Bengali Spiced Beef Stew)
Bowl of beef stew with vegetables and sour cream served with a spoon pot of stew in the background
Spanish Beef Stew With Pimenton and Piquillo Peppers
Closeup of Pollo Guisado served in a bowl with a spoon lifting a bite garnished with cilantro
Pollo Guisado
A plate with chicken fricassee served with mushroom sauce a fork lifting a piece of chicken
Chicken Fricassée
A bowl of Nigerian beef curry served over white rice
Nigerian Beef Curry
A bowl of Nigerian egg sauce served on a green placemat with a spoon
Nigerian Eggplant Stew
cabbage on a platter with plates, forks and green napkins, and cups on the sides
Melting Cabbage
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Braised Turkey Jjim With Bacon, Shiitakes, and Chestnuts
Overhead view of beef braciole
Italian-American Beef Braciole
Overhead view of pappardelle with pork ragu
Pappardelle With Tuscan Pork Ragù
Bowl of Cajun gumbo with chicken, okra, and andouille sausage that is served with rice.
Cajun Gumbo With Chicken and Andouille Sausage Recipe
Overhead view of a single single serving of traditional French Cassoulet next to the pot.
Traditional French Cassoulet
Channa masala and white rice on a blue plate decorated with white lines. The plate is on a dark blue surface.
Channa Masala Recipe
A bowl of pasta with Bolognese sauce on a textured cloth with a small bowl of grated cheese off to the left side
The Best Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce Recipe
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Soondubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew) Recipe
Chinese hot pot filled with simmering broth, fish balls, tofu, and vegetables
Chinese-Style Hot Pot With Rich Broth, Shrimp Balls, and Dipping Sauces
Overhead shot of a bowl of Ukrainian borscht topped with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkling of fresh dill
Hot Ukrainian Borscht Recipe (With Beets, Beef, Pork, and More)
Closeup of Pollo Guisado served in a bowl with a spoon lifting a bite garnished with cilantro
12 Make-Ahead Stews That Taste Great for Days
Overhead view of Daube de Boeuf ala Gasconne
17 Hearty Stew Recipes to Celebrate the Arrival of Sweater Weather
A dish of khoreshe beh alongside sides like rice and other accompaniments
Khoresh-e-beh (Persian Stew)
Overhead view of a single single serving of traditional French Cassoulet next to the pot
20 Dutch Oven Meals That Are Perfect for a Cozy Night In
Overhead view of a portion of vegetable qorma served next to white rice on a blue plate, on a textured blue fabric
Vegetable Qorma
Rich and Flavorful Guinness Beef Stew With Potatoes
16 Hearty Stew Recipes to Ride Out the Winter
A bowl of hobak beombeok, showing its warm autumnal colors, a thick, slightly chunky, porridge-like consistency.
Hobak Beombeok (Korean Squash, Sweet Potato, and Bean Porridge)
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Shrimp with Chunky Cherry Tomato Puttanesca Sauce Recipe
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Sausage and Sauerkraut Stew with Duck Fat Dumplings Recipe
A spoonful lifted from a bowl of rich Ghanaian goat and tripe soup.
Ghanaian Goat and Tripe Peanut Stew (Groundnut Soup) Recipe
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These 4 Mexican Braises Will Jump-Start Your Fall
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Indian-Style Stewed Beef With Chili Recipe
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28 Rich Stews and Braises to Help You Shake off the Chill
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Wine-Braised Venison Neck Recipe
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Anglo-Indian Coconut Clam Stew Recipe
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Beer-Braised Bison Chuck Roast