Maryland Crab Stew Recipe

Name: Maryland Crab Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 1/2 lbs onions, chopped; 1 lb carrot, peeled and chopped; 1 lb celery, chopped; 3 medium green bell peppers, seeded, deveined and chopped; 1 1/2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced and crushed; 2 garlic cloves, minced; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 gallons hot water (6 quarts); 1/4 cup chicken base; 1 (10 ounce) can whole clams, undrained; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, plus; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste); 1 1/2 lbs crabmeat, cooked

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 1/2 lbs onions, chopped
1 lb carrot, peeled and chopped
1 lb celery, chopped
3 medium green bell peppers, seeded, deveined and chopped
1 1/2 lbs fresh tomatoes, diced and crushed
2 garlic cloves, minced
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 gallons hot water (6 quarts)
1/4 cup chicken base
1 (10 ounce) can whole clams, undrained
3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce, plus
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning (or to taste)
1 1/2 lbs crabmeat, cooked

1
Saute bacon in large saucepan or Dutch oven until crisp.
2
Add onions,carrots,celery,garlic, and green pepper and saute until lightly golden, about 10 to 15 minutes.
3
Add tomatoes,salt and pepper.
4
Gradually stir in hot water, chicken stock base and clams until mixture is well combined.
5
Simmer 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
6
Add potatoes, worcertershire sauce, lemon juice and seasonings and simmer 1/2 hour longer.
7
Add crabmeat and heat through.
8
Serve hot.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, 2 1/2 lbs onions, chopped, 1 lb carrot, peeled and chopped, 1 lb celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Maryland Crab Stew falls under the Seafood 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.

Maryland Crab Stew

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