Description
Kentucky Burgoo is a hearty mixed meat stew that embodies comfort food, combining rich meats with seasonal vegetables in a flavorful symphony.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 250 g Pork Shoulder
- 250 g Beef Stew Meat
- 2 Bone-in Chicken Thighs
- 750 ml Chicken Stock
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 stalk Celery, diced
- 1 Carrot, diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 medium Potato, peeled and diced
- 150 g Frozen or Fresh Corn
- 150 g Green Beans, chopped
- 200 g Tinned Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Bay Leaf
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
- Hot Sauce (Optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat.
- Brown pork shoulder and beef stew meat in batches for 4-5 minutes.
- Sear bone-in chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Sauté diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and carrot for 6-8 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Return browned meats to the pot and pour in chicken stock with bay leaf, thyme, smoked paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Bring everything to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover to simmer for 1 hour.
- Add diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, corn, and green beans, and season with salt and black pepper.
- Simmer uncovered for another 45 minutes.
- Shred chicken thighs and add back to the stew.
- Adjust thickness by mashing some potatoes or adding more liquid.
- Let the stew rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with hot sauce for extra spice.
- Use fresh vegetables for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 105 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg