Hearty Brunswick Stew Recipe

Name: Hearty Brunswick Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced; 3 tbsp (45 ml) flour; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper; 1 pinch cayenne; 4 lbs (1.8 kg). chicken, cut up. (Or use Hare); 3 onions, thinly sliced; 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water or chicken stock; 4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme; 2 cups (475 ml) lima beans, fresh best, or frozen is okay; 2 cups (475 ml) corn kernels; 1/2 cup (125 ml) okra, sliced; 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce; (Use giblets chopped up if chicken is used); Optional: 1/2 Cup (125 ml) of white wine

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon, diced
3 tbsp (45 ml) flour
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper
1 pinch cayenne
4 lbs (1.8 kg). chicken, cut up. (Or use Hare)
3 onions, thinly sliced
1-1/2 cups (350 ml) water or chicken stock
4 tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp (2 ml) dried thyme
2 cups (475 ml) lima beans, fresh best, or frozen is okay
2 cups (475 ml) corn kernels
1/2 cup (125 ml) okra, sliced
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley
1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
(Use giblets chopped up if chicken is used)
Optional: 1/2 Cup (125 ml) of white wine

1
In a heavy skillet cook bacon until cooked, remove the bits and set aside, however, save fat in the skillet to continue with the recipe.
2
Combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne and dredge the chicken (or hare).
3
Brown the pieces in the rendered bacon fat with the onions.
4
When finished, place in crockpot.
5
Add 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) boiling water (or a mix of chicken stock and white wine if using), tomatoes, red pepper and thyme to crock pot with meat.
6
Cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours.
7
Add remaining ingredients including reserved bacon, cover and cook on high 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

172

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

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, diced, 3 tbsp (45 ml) flour, 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) pepper, and more.

Yes, Hearty Brunswick Stew falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Hearty Brunswick Stew

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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