Brunswick Stew (Slow Cooker or Stovetop)
This versatile slow cooker or stovetop Brunswick stew is easy and loaded with flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups red-skinned potatoes, diced
- 1 to 2 cups baby lima beans, or butter beans, frozen
- 2 cups frozen corn kernels
- 2 to 3 cups chicken stock, preferably unsalted
- 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
- 1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce, your favorite brand
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups cooked chicken, such as thighs, boneless chopped
- 2 cups cooked pork, such as leftover pulled pork, shredded or chopped
Instructions
Slow Cooker
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent; add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer.
- Put the onion mixture in the slow cooker along with the potatoes, lima beans, corn, and 2 cups of chicken stock. Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours, or until the vegetables are tender
- Add the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for about 30 to 45 minutes longer.
Stovetop
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until the onion is translucent; add the garlic and cook for 1 minute longer. Add the potatoes, lima beans, corn, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Cook over low heat, uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes.
Notes
The stew will take about 6 hours in the slow cooker, or approximately 50 minutes simmered on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Calories: 406kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 1078mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 3gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 445IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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