Stew Recipes from Around the World

From warming red pozole to spicy Indian sambar, these 10 slow-cooked stews (plus Netflix) will help you get through winter.

Erin Mosbaugh

It’s winter, and it’s damn cold. If you’ve been finding yourself unable to eat dinner that isn’t hot and steamy, or braised low and slow—you’re not alone. Choose one of these stew recipes from around the globe to cook on a cold night, stream an awesome food film on Netflix, and appreciate winter for all it’s worth.

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Warming Red Pozole. Regional variations for this Mexican dish are numerous, but they're all delicious. The best part of this pozole is that you can top it with whatever you’re feeling—sliced radishes, avocado, cilantro, limes, and tortilla chips are all good options. The possibilities are endless. Get the recipe.
Spinach Sambar. Sambar is made from a whole slew of spices, and is a staple in most South Indian homes. This spicy lentil and vegetable stew will warm your soul on the coldest of winter nights. Get the recipe.
Italian-Texan White Bean Stew. Tex-Italian is the new Tex-Mex, and we’re into it. This stew is brothy and bright, with just a bit of bacon for smokiness. It's the perfect segue into warmer weather. Get the recipe.
Oma’s Chicken Paprikash. A warm inviting dish of Hungarian flavor that’s bound to please anyone in your family. A much more intensely spiced version of chicken and dumplings, this recipe will add a kick to your usual weeknight staples. Get the recipe.
Sausage and Lentil Gumbo. The flavors of the South hold true in this innovative take on gumbo. The addition of bacon and lentils make it extra hearty. Get the recipe.
Arthur Schwartz’s Russian Sweet and Sour Cabbage Soup. Put the vodka on ice to chill while this stew is stewing. The perfect balance of sweet and sour, this soup is a great dish to spend a couple hours in the kitchen with, or to load into your slow cooker in the morning so you can come home to something delicious. Get the recipe.
Lablabi (Middle Eastern Spicy Chickpea Stew). Who knew that the humble chickpea could taste so bright and light? Lablabi calls to mind the experience of eating pho, in that it consists of a relatively mild base soup that each diner personalizes with different bright, bold garnishes. Get the recipe.
Ethiopian-Inspired Spicy Chicken Stew. We love us a one-pot braised chicken dish, but they're easy to get tired of. This one—with its range of spices and hard-boiled eggs, is a breath of fresh air for your weeknight meals. We're making it tonight. Get the recipe.
Buffalo-Style Quinoa Chili. Sometimes we just want a lot of heat, and for those times, this is the dish we make. You can whip this up in about the time it takes to crack a beer. Get the recipe.
Dad’s Favorite Seafood Stew. Similar to a cioppino, this is an Italian-American dish from San Francisco that tastes like the sea. The stew is perfumed with tomatoes, seafood, and herbs, and the broth is divine. Get the recipe.

Stew Recipes from Around the World

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