Our Readers' 10 Favorite Stews for Cozy Winter Nights

Closeup of Pollo Guisado served in a bowl with a spoon lifting a bite garnished with cilantro — Serious Eats / Lorena Masso

I'm a summer person through and through, someone who eats their weight in tomatoes when the weather's hot. But even I have to admit that winter has its charms. There’s something about slowing down, settling in, and sinking into a comforting bowl of stew that feels like a much-needed reset. And when the temperature drops, it helps to see what everyone else is turning to. These are the stews our readers save the most often using MyRecipes, our free tool for keeping and organizing favorite recipes.

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Boeuf Bourguignon (Beef Stew With Red Wine, Mushrooms, and Bacon)

Serious Eats / Fred Hardy

This classic French stew braises tender beef in red wine with onions, carrots, and mushrooms, creating a deep, rich dish perfect for slow-winter dinners.

Beef Bourguignon
All-American Beef Stew

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

This stew simmers seared beef chuck, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, glossy sauce, making it an All-American cousin to French bourguignon.

All-American Beef Stew
Pollo Guisado Chicken Stew

Serious Eats / Lorena Masso

This pollo guisado chicken stew braises tender chicken with tomatoes, peppers, and hearty spices for a homey, comforting dish that’s perfect any night of the week.

Pollo Guisado Chicken Stew
Ribollita (Hearty Tuscan Bean, Bread, and Vegetable Stew) Recipe

Vicky Wasik

Ribollita packs beans, hearty vegetables, and rustic bread into a one-pot Tuscan stew that’s especially welcome on cold nights.

Ribollita (Tuscan Vegetable Stew)

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Spanish Beef Stew with Pimentón and Piquillo Peppers

Serious Eats / Anh Nguyen

This Spanish beef stew layers tender beef with smoky pimentón, piquillo peppers, and rich tomato-based sauce, creating a bold, comforting dish ideal for chilly nights.

Spanish Beef Stew with Pimentón and Piquillo Peppers
Loubia (Moroccan Stewed White Beans With Lamb)

Serious Eats / Qi Ai

Loubia combines creamy white beans, fragrant spices, tomatoes, and tender lamb in a one-pot Moroccan stew that brings bold flavor and warmth.

Loubia (Moroccan Stewed White Beans With Lamb)
Daube de Boeuf à la Gasconne (Gascogne-Style Beef Stew)

Serious Eats / Maureen Celestine

This Gascon-style beef stew (daube de boeuf à la Gasconne) braises beef in a rich, herb-and-wine–infused sauce, delivering deep, rustic French comfort.

Daube de Boeuf à la Gasconne (Gascogne-Style Beef Stew)
Hearty One-Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew With Kale and Andouille

Serious Eats / Fred Hardy

This one-pot stew combines black-eyed peas, kale, and smoky andouille sausage into a hearty, deeply savory dish.

Hearty One-Pot Black-Eyed Pea Stew With Kale and Andouille

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Guinness Beef Stew With Potatoes

Vicky Wasik

This Irish-style stew braises beef with stout, root vegetables, and herbs for a rich, hearty dish full of deep flavor.

Guinness Beef Stew With Potatoes
Goulash (Hungarian Beef and Paprika Stew)

J. Kenji López-Alt

Hungarian goulash braises beef with paprika, onions, and peppers in a vibrant broth for a bold, warming Central European stew.

Goulash (Hungarian Beef and Paprika Stew)

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