These are the 16 stew recipes our readers love the most.

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Few dishes satisfy as much as stews.

They are the epitome of comfort.

A pot of easy beef stew

Simply Recipes / Mike Lang

Not all of my stews have played out that way IRL.

These stews are guaranteed to be winners.

Read on to hear what they loved about them.

Irish Beef Stew

“Made this stew for my Irish boyfriend. He said it’s the best stew he’s ever had. He had two helpings and had to stop himself from going for a third. Also said that he doesn’t care that it may have ingredients that are not authentic to an Irish stew - because it was absolutely delicious.” -Rose

Irish Beef Stew

“Made this stew for my Irish boyfriend.

He said it’s the best stew he’s ever had.

He had two helpings and had to stop himself from going for a third.

Quick and Easy Fish Stew

Elise Bauer

-Rose

Quick Easy Fish Stew

“Complex flavours in a simple and quick recipe.

I was amazed at how good this stew is.

It was simply delicious!

A Dutch oven filled with spring lamb stew

Elise Bauer

Definitely is going to be one of my go-to recipes!”

Wonderful change up to stew using fresh springs ingredients.

Could not get my hands on green garlic so I substituted leek and some ramps.”

A bowl of carbonnade flammande with dumplings

Elise Bauer

-Jamie

Carbonnade Beef and Beer Stew

“This was delicious.

Made it Duchesse de Bourgogne (a Flemish Red sour ale).

I served it with Brussel sprout latkes (fried in duck fat instead of schmaltz).

A Dutch oven of Portuguese salt cod stew

Elise Bauer

It was a BIG hit.”

-Michael

Bacalau (Portugest Salt Cod Stew)

“Really nice and comforting.

Subtle flavours except for the olives, but I love it and so does our 2 year old.

Chicken Stew Recipe

Sally Vargas

A new family favourite!”

This recipe is excellent and it finally gave me a reason to break open my harissa.

This one, however, is perfect.

Tomatillo Chicken Stew

Elise Bauer

Thank you!!"

-Andersee

Asopao De Camarones y Gandules

“It was so delicious!

I always love reading Marta’s recipes, easy to follow, entertaining and pure flavour.

Puerto Rican Stew with Pigeon Peas

Marta Rivera

I also like that you get one full meal in just one pot!

Works great as a meal prep.

I just vary the sides.”

A bowl of beef and barley stew with mushrooms

Elise Bauer

-Yara

Beef, Barley, and Mushroom Stew

“I love barley and this was the best.

I also agree that it is better the next day!

This will be my new GO TO recipe for beef barley soup.

African Chicken Peanut Stew

Elise Bauer

-Traveler2130

African Chicken and Peanut Stew

“Very easy to make, tasted delicious!

Used to buy an African peanut and chicken soup years ago which I loved.

Haven’t seen it recently so thought I’d try this instead.

A Dutch oven filled with rabbit stew

Elise Bauer

I’m delighted I did–it’s really tasty and makes a good, thick consistency.

The ginger gives heat and the peanuts flavour.

-Jude

Rabbit Stew With Mushrooms

“Phenomenal.

Short Rib Beef Stew Ale

Elise Bauer

Thank goodness there are leftovers because we made two small rabbits.

The stock is so flavorful!”

-Pamela

Short Rib Stew With Ale

“I made this for 10 people.

Lentil Sausage Stew

Elise Bauer, Sabrina Modelle, and Sally Vargas

I followed the recipe to a tee and this was by far the hit of the dinner!

No flawed recipe here!”

-Lori

Lentil Stew With Sausage

“This turned out to delicious, a hearty lentil stew!

Pork and Poblano Stew

Elise Bauer

Very rich and flavorful, and kid approved!”

Amazing blend of flavors.

The only change I’ve made is adding some leftover pinto or red beans.”

Ladle raising some nilagang baka from a Dutch oven with more, and in the surroundings, a stack of bowls, a serving of Filipino beef soup in a bowl, a bowl of rice, and a small bowl of fish sauce

Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

-Mike

Nilagang Baka

Simply Recipes / Shilpa Iyer

“Im eating this as I punch in.

This recipe is spot on!

Im going down memory lane, as my mother would cook this often when I was growing up.

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

How comforting and delicious.

Thank you for this recipe!”

  • Jessica

Easy Beef Stew

“This was a great recipe.

This will be my go to for beef stew for now on.

My family loved it.”