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Cozy Kentucky Burgoo Stew Recipe Easy Homemade with Mutton Chicken Root Vegetables

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A hearty and comforting Kentucky Burgoo stew combining mutton, chicken, and root vegetables, slow-simmered to create a rich, flavorful dish perfect for cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs mutton shoulder or stew meat (grass-fed if possible)
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
  • 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes (Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cubed
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 6 cups beef or chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Pat the mutton and chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Cut the mutton into 1½-inch chunks. Leave chicken thighs whole.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown mutton pieces in batches, about 5 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining olive oil and brown chicken thighs on both sides for about 4 minutes each. Remove and set aside with mutton.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add onions, garlic, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, stirring often.
  5. Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs. Cook for 2 minutes to deepen flavors.
  6. Pour in broth and apple cider vinegar. Return mutton and chicken to the pot. Bring to a simmer, cover partially, and cook gently for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  7. Add carrots, parsnips, and potatoes. Simmer uncovered for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until vegetables and meats are tender and stew is thickened.
  8. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. If too thick, add a splash more broth; if too thin, simmer longer uncovered.
  9. Let stew rest off heat for 10 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.

Notes

Use low sodium broth to control saltiness. Browning meats separately builds deep flavor. Stir gently to keep vegetable chunks intact. Adjust seasoning at the end to avoid over-salting. For gluten-free, ensure broth is certified gluten-free. Optional seasonal vegetable swaps and bourbon addition for flavor boost.

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Keywords: Kentucky Burgoo, stew, mutton stew, chicken stew, root vegetables, comfort food, slow simmer, homemade stew

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