Stews that feel like a warm, comforting blanket on a cold day.

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Maybe its my Irish roots, but Im a sucker for a good stew.

Of course, the Irish alone cant lay claim to a good stew.

Pot of Easy Beef Stew with a Wooden Spatula, a Small Bowl of Parsley, a Sprig of Thyme, and a Kitchen Towel

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Cultures across the globe boast their own spin on these belly-filling braises.

Consider, for example, the curries of India, tagines of Morocco, and cassoulets of France.

It should be nice and sour, funky, and sometimes even fizzy.

Overhead view of a bowl of spicy kimchi and pork belly stew.

Simply Recipes / Vivian Jao

Both the green napa leaves and the red chili powder will have darkened."

Instead, a combination of smoked salt and paprika lend a wallop of flavor to this immensely nutritious dish.

The fact that its meat-free also makes it very budget friendly.

Vegan Stew Recipe

Erin Alderson

A generous dollop of yogurt and a few cilantro sprigs tie it all together.

Its thickened with blended vegetables and seasoned with cumin, harissa, and turmeric.

Brush pita bread with olive oil, add a pinch of salt, and toast until barely brown.

Moroccan-Spiced Sweet Potato and Chickpea Stew

Sabrina Modelle

Perfect for scooping up the tasty dregs in the bowl.

African Chicken Peanut Stew

Talk about flavor!

Its something weve chosen to believe over time, but what does it really mean?

Chicken Stew Recipe

Sally Vargas

A warm baguette on the side is practically a requirement.

If you want to go alcohol-free, swap in beef broth for the Guinness.

If you prefer a conventional stovetop version,thiswill do the job nicely.

Puerto Rican Stew with Pigeon Peas

Marta Rivera

And weve even got a recipe for the Instant Pot, which youll findhere.

Its excellent served with a side of steamed rice, which provides the perfect balance to the heat.

The recipe includes instructions for making it in the slow cooker if you prefer.

African Chicken Peanut Stew

Elise Bauer

Lots of garlic makes this dish pop.

Spicy Pork Stew with Chickpeas and Sausage

This spicy pork stew is inspired by the flavors of Spain.

Feijoada, Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Its easy to understand why this is considered the national dish of Brazil.

Chicken Stew with Onions, Tomatoes, Dijon

Elise Bauer

The stew is built on a base of black beans, along with a variety of pork and beef.

Included is a traditional ingredient called carne seca (dried beef) thats sold in Latin markets.

Corned beef makes a suitable substitute.

Single serving of Slow Cooker Guinness Stew with chunky potatoes, carrots and beef

Elise Bauer

Serve it as they do in Brazil, with steamed rice and hot sauce.

Bigos (Polish Hunters Stew)

Be sure to show up at the table with an appetite.

Known as bigos, this stew is very hearty and full-flavored.

Two bowls of Jamaican Beef Stew served with rice.

Kalisa Marie Martin

Pork and Poblano Stew

The south-of-the-border flavors of this stew is reminiscent of a Mexicanpozole.

Much of the taste comes from a combination of charred poblano peppers and smokey chilies in adobo sauce.

Corn and sweet potatoes beautifully balance the spicy flavors.

Close-up: budae jjigae (army base stew) topped with a piece of melted cheese in a large pot

Simply Recipes / Cynthia Christensen

Finish every bowl with a spoonful of sour cream and fresh cilantro.

If youve never bought rabbit before, you might find it at a specialty market or local butcher.

If they dont have it in stock, they may be able to order it for you.

Spring Lamb Stew

Elise Bauer

Feel free to substitute chicken if you prefer.

Garnish with freshly chopped herbs, crunchy croutons, or even crumbled pancetta or bacon.

This is an improvised version that uses salmon instead of the more traditional white fish.

Spicy Pork Chickpea Sausage Stew

Elise Bauer

Oyster Stew

If youre from the South, you might be familiar with oyster stew.

Its traditionally eaten around the holidays, but whos to say you could’t enjoy it any time of year.

Feel free to use fresh or jarred oysters.

Easy Lamb Ragu - bowl of lamb stew

Sally Vargas

Feijoada Brazilian Black Bean Stew

Elise Bauer

Polish Hunter’s Stew

Elise Bauer

Pork and Poblano Stew

Elise Bauer

Rabbit Stew with Mushrooms

Elise Bauer

Quick and Easy Fish Stew

Elise Bauer

Salmon Moqueca

Elise Bauer

Oyster Stew

Elise Bauer