Kentucky Burgoo Recipe

Name: Kentucky Burgoo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shank or 2 lbs lean stewing beef; 2 lbs beef shank or 2 lbs lean stewing beef; 4 lbs stewing chicken; 2 lbs veal shanks or 2 lbs lean stewing beef; 2 lbs lamb breast; 8 quarts water; 1 12 lbs white potatoes, peeled and diced; 2 green peppers, cored, seeded and diced; 2 hot red pepper, seeded and minced; 2 cups diced fresh okra or 2 cups frozen okra; 1 cup diced celery; 1 bunch carrot, peeled and diced, about 6 carrots; 2 cups chopped cabbage; 2 cups whole kernel corn, fresh, frozen or 2 cups canned corn; 2 cups fresh lima beans or 2 cups frozen lima beans; 1 quart tomato puree; 2 cups A.1. Original Sauce; 2 cups Worcestershire sauce; salt; cayenne pepper; Tabasco sauce; chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs pork shank or 2 lbs lean stewing beef
2 lbs beef shank or 2 lbs lean stewing beef
4 lbs stewing chicken
2 lbs veal shanks or 2 lbs lean stewing beef
2 lbs lamb breast
8 quarts water
1 12 lbs white potatoes, peeled and diced
2 green peppers, cored, seeded and diced
2 hot red pepper, seeded and minced
2 cups diced fresh okra or 2 cups frozen okra
1 cup diced celery
1 bunch carrot, peeled and diced, about 6 carrots
2 cups chopped cabbage
2 cups whole kernel corn, fresh, frozen or 2 cups canned corn
2 cups fresh lima beans or 2 cups frozen lima beans
1 quart tomato puree
2 cups A.1. Original Sauce
2 cups Worcestershire sauce
salt
cayenne pepper
Tabasco sauce
chopped fresh parsley

1
Put all the meat into 8 quarts cold water and bring to boil.
2
Simmer until tender enough to fall from bones, about 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
3
Remove meat from stock, cool; bone and chop.
4
Return meat to stock and add vegetables, tomato puree, A-1 and Worcestershire sauces.
5
Simmer until all vegetables are done and stew is thick but still not soupy.
6
Stir frequently with a long handled spoon, and adjust seasonings.
7
Cooking will require 6 to 8 hours at a simmer.
8
Garnish with parsley.
9
Suggested Accompaniments: Bran Corn Bread and green salad.
10
Kentucky Burgoo is often served in mugs rather than bowls.

3540

kcal

Calories

184

Fat

Carbs

391

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs pork shank or 2 lbs lean stewing beef, 2 lbs beef shank or 2 lbs lean stewing beef, 4 lbs stewing chicken, 2 lbs veal shanks or 2 lbs lean stewing beef, and more.

Yes, Kentucky 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.

Kentucky Burgoo

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