Chicken and Beef Burgoo Recipe

Name: Chicken and Beef Burgoo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken; 1 cup green bell peppers; 2 pounds beef shanks; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 each garlic cloves minced; 6 each bacon side; 56 ounces tomatoes; 1 cup potatoes; 32 ounces lima beans; 2 cups carrots chopped; ⅔ cup flour, all-purpose; 1 cup celery chopped; 2 cups corn

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken
1 cup green bell peppers
2 pounds beef shanks
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 each garlic cloves minced
6 each bacon side
56 ounces tomatoes
1 cup potatoes
32 ounces lima beans
2 cups carrots chopped
⅔ cup flour, all-purpose
1 cup celery chopped
2 cups corn

1
In 10-quart Dutch oven or stock pot combine chicken, beef cross cuts, water, salt and pepper.
2
Cover; cook til meat is tender, about 1 hour.
3
Remove chicken and beef from broth, reserving broth.
4
Remove chicken and beef from bones; discard skin and bones.
5
Cube beef and chicken.
6
Set aside.
7
Cook bacon til crisp; drain, reserving drippings.
8
Crumble bacon, set aside.
9
To reserved broth in Dutch oven, add cubed beef, undrained tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, green pepper, sugar, red pepper, cloves, garlic, and Bay Leaf.
10
Cover; simmer 1 hour, stirring often.
11
Remove cloves and bay leaf.
12
With knife, make cuts down center of each row of corn kernels and scrape off of cobs.
13
Add corn, cubed chicken, undrained beans, and okra to Dutch oven; simmer 20 minutes.
14
Blend flour and reserved bacon drippings; stir into stew.
15
Cook until stew thickens.
16
Salt to taste.
17
Garnish with parsley and serve hot with baking powder biscuits for a great meal.

2665

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

151

Carbs

255

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken, 1 cup green bell peppers, 2 pounds beef shanks, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Beef Burgoo falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken and Beef Burgoo

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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