If fall had a flavor, it would taste like stew. These 12 recipes span the globe — from the rustic charm of French Coq au Vin to Brazil’s seafood packed Moqueca. Every pot tells a story, filling your kitchen with warmth, aroma, and the kind of comfort that only a long simmer can deliver. Whether you lean classic or adventurous, this is your fall stew bucket list.
1. French Coq au Vin
A French classic of chicken braised in red wine with mushrooms, onions, and bacon. Deep, rich, and silky — it’s the kind of stew that makes a simple dinner feel like an event.
Get the Recipe: Coq au Vin
2. Cowboy Stew
Hearty, smoky, and a little wild — this chunky Southern favorite mixes ground beef, sausage, beans, corn, and potatoes into a one-pot meal fit for hungry cowboys (or families).
Get the Recipe: Cowboy Stew
3. Guinness Beef Stew
Tender beef, root veggies, and dark stout simmer into a velvety gravy that’s rich, malty, and deeply comforting. The perfect slow Sunday stew for crisp fall days.
Get the Recipe: Guinness Beef Stew
4. Brunswick Stew
A Southern staple full of shredded chicken, pork, and veggies in a tangy tomato base. Every spoonful tastes like backyard barbecue meets cozy comfort.
Get the Recipe: Brunswick Stew
5. Brazilian Moqueca
A vibrant Brazilian fish stew made with coconut milk, peppers, tomatoes, and lime. Light yet rich, tropical yet soothing — this one’s sunshine in a bowl.
Get the Recipe: Moqueca
6. Meatball Stew
Tender, saucy meatballs simmered with potatoes, carrots, and peas in a savory gravy. It’s nostalgic, homey, and perfect for family nights.
Get the Recipe: Meatball Stew
7. Pork Stew
Slow-cooked pork shoulder melts into a flavorful broth with herbs, veggies, and potatoes. Hearty and rustic — this one’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Pork Stew
8. Moroccan Beef Tagine
A Moroccan masterpiece scented with warm spices, dried fruit, and honey. It’s exotic comfort at its best — sweet, savory, and deeply fragrant.
Get the Recipe: Beef Tagine
9. Cioppino
San Francisco’s iconic seafood stew packed with shrimp, fish, clams, and mussels in a tomato-wine broth. It’s briny, bold, and a total showstopper.
Get the Recipe: Cioppino
10. Mexican Birria Stew
A Mexican stew of tender beef slow-cooked in a chili-spiced broth until fall-apart juicy. Serve with tortillas or ramen noodles — either way, it’s life-changing.
Get the Recipe: Birria
11. Spanish Rabo de Toro
This Spanish oxtail stew simmers for hours until the meat is silky and the sauce is thick with red wine, garlic, and time itself. Deep, decadent, and unforgettable.
Get the Recipe: Rabo de Toro
12. Filipino Pork Adobo
Sweet, tangy, garlicky pork braised in soy sauce and vinegar until melt-in-your-mouth tender. A national dish that defines comfort and simplicity.
Get the Recipe: Filipino Pork Adobo
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