Pioneer Woman’s Brunswick Stew is made with ground pork, beef, shredded chicken, tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and cream-style corn, infused with onions, celery, and spices, creating a rich Southern dish that’s ready in 3 hours and 40 minutes!
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🧡 Why You’ll Love This Brunswick Stew Recipe:
- Hearty and comforting, ideal for cozy family dinners.
- Versatile ingredients offer a rich, flavorful profile.
- Easy preparation with simple steps for a delicious outcome.
- Leftovers taste even better, making them great for meal prep.
❓ What Is Pioneer Woman’s Brunswick Stew Recipe?
Pioneer Woman’s Brunswick Stew combines ground pork, beef, shredded chicken, tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and cream-style corn with onions, celery, and spices, simmered to perfection for a hearty Southern delight.
🧅 Pioneer Woman Brunswick Stew Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 ½ pounds ground pork
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 (3 pounds) whole cooked chicken, deboned and shredded
- 3 (14.5 ounces) cans of whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup hickory-flavored barbeque sauce
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 (14.75 ounces) cans of cream-style corn
- Okra, optional, to help thicken the stew
🥘 How To Make Pioneer Woman Brunswick Stew
- Saute the celery and onions in a large skillet with heated oil until they are tender.
- Cook the pork and beef, stirring occasionally, until browned all over. Leave the fat in.
- Slowly bring the pork and beef mixture to a simmer in a large stockpot.
- Toss in the tomatoes, shredded chicken, ketchup, and barbecue sauce.
- Add pepper, salt, and hot sauce according to your preference.
- Mix in the whole green pepper.
- Simmer, stirring periodically, for 2 hours, or until thickened.
- Toss in the cream-style corn with the stew ingredients.
- Let it simmer for at least an hour, or until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
- Toss the green pepper out or chop it up and add it to the stew again if you like.
- Serve and enjoy.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Keep some fat when cooking pork and beef for added flavor.
- Adjust hot sauce and seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
- Use cream-style corn to thicken the stew, and add okra if desired.
- Simmer to enhance flavors and achieve the desired thickness.
🍛 What To Serve With Brunswick Stew?
Serve Brunswick Stew with mashed potatoes, cornbread, green beans, quinoa, basmati rice, potato wedges, coleslaw, garlic bread, zucchini fritters, farro, cucumber salad, brown rice and vegetables, boneless pork ribs.
🎚 How To Store Leftovers Brunswick Stew?
- In The Fridge: Keep leftover Brunswick stew in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.
- In The Freezer: Freeze leftover Brunswick stew in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months.
🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Brunswick Stew?
- Stove: Reheat leftover Brunswick stew gently in a pot for 15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
- Microwave: Heat leftover Brunswick stew in a microwave-safe dish on medium-high (70 %) power for 6 to 8 minutes stirring halfway through until heated evenly.
FAQs
What’s the difference between beef stew and Brunswick stew?
Beef stew includes beef, vegetables, and tomato sauce, while Brunswick stew, with its spicy flavor, incorporates beef, pork, chicken, BBQ sauce, and ketchup.
How do you thicken Brunswick stew?
To thicken Brunswick stew, mix flour and water to form a slurry, then slowly incorporate it into the stew while stirring.
What to do if Brunswick stew is too sweet?
To balance sweetness in Brunswick stew, incorporate acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar, or add savory elements like herbs or spices.
How do you make Brunswick stew less spicy?
To reduce spiciness in Brunswick stew, consider adding starches like potatoes or rice to absorb some of the heat.
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Pioneer Woman Brunswick Stew Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
- Calories 289
- Total Fat 12g
- Saturated Fat 3g
- Cholesterol 90mg
- Sodium 569mg
- Potassium 625mg
- Total Carbohydrate 18g
- Dietary Fiber 2.9g
- Sugar 2.5g
- Protein 27g
Pioneer Woman Brunswick Stew Recipe
Description
Pioneer Woman’s Brunswick Stew combines ground pork, beef, shredded chicken, tomatoes, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and cream-style corn with onions, celery, and spices, simmered to perfection for a hearty Southern delight.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Saute the celery and onions in a large skillet with heated oil until they are tender.
- Cook the pork and beef, stirring occasionally, until browned all over. Leave the fat in.
- Slowly bring the pork and beef mixture to a simmer in a large stockpot.
- Toss in the tomatoes, shredded chicken, ketchup, and barbecue sauce.
- Add pepper, salt, and hot sauce according to your preference.
- Mix in the whole green pepper.
- Simmer, stirring periodically, for 2 hours, or until thickened.
- Toss in the cream-style corn with the stew ingredients.
- Let it simmer for at least an hour, or until it reaches the consistency you prefer.
- Toss the green pepper out or chop it up and add it to the stew again if you like.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- Keep some fat when cooking pork and beef for added flavor.
Adjust hot sauce and seasoning to suit your taste preferences.
Use cream-style corn to thicken the stew, and add okra if desired.
Simmer to enhance flavors and achieve the desired thickness.