14 Fall Stew Recipes Are the Answer to Staying Warm All Season (2024)

Pumpkin, Chickpea, and Red Lentil Stew

If you love pumpkin, which is technically a winter squash that we associate with fall thanks to jack-o'-lanterns and harvest displays, look no further than this pumpkin stew. Here it takes a savory spin as an autumn stew where it gains protein from chickpeas, richness from tomato paste, and crunch from chopped peanuts. Add a dollop of yogurt and fresh cilantro for a bright finish.

Rich Beef Stew with Bacon and Plums

Enjoy this fall stew by chef Scott Peaco*ck reminiscent of his mother's recipe. Beef and bacon are a pairing you've likely considered, but plums (well, pitted prunes in this case) might be a surprise. Their casual sweetness is a beautiful complement in this recipe that only gets better as leftovers.

Pork and Poblano Stew

A fresh poblano chile pepper kicks up the heat just to mild in this sweet-savory fall stew. The pork tenderloin adds plenty of satisfying protein and a hint of orange from both zest and juice adds surprising brightness. Did we mention this one-pot meal is ready in less than an hour?

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Mediterranean Kale and Cannellini Stew with Farro

One of our most popular recipes, this autumn stew hardly deserves to wait for cool weather to arrive at your table. The fire-roasted tomatoes add the perfect smoky flair to farro and tons of veggies in every bite.

Mustard-Herb Beef Stew

Talk about big flavor. This fall beef stew recipe utilizes dark beer, spicy brown mustard, and beef broth to achieve its signature taste. You'll definitely need a loaf of crusty bread to dip into those savory juices.

Sausage and White Bean Stew with Kale

If you have 45 minutes, you have enough time to get this top-rated fall stew on the table. Hearty great Northern beans, diced onions, carrots, garlic, and crushed peeled tomatoes form the base of this cozy kale-and-sausage stew.

Curried Cider-Pork Stew

You'll definitely welcome cooler weather when you have a pot of this fall stew on the stove. We've got plenty of seasonal ingredients to go along with boneless pork shoulder including fresh crisp apples and butternut squash. The broth includes an irresistible blend of apple cider, chicken broth, and curry powder.

Burgundy Beef Stew

An entire cup of burgundy wine goes into this stew that begs to be served over egg noodles. As for the rest of the wine? It seems like a waste not to drink it alongside a bowl of this seriously delicious fall stew.

Spicy Chipotle Chicken Lentil Stew

This easy fall stew packs a ton of flavor with little hands-on time thanks to your trusty slow cooker. Lentils, carrots, and tomatoes accompany a full pound of chicken. Chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chili powder, and cumin provide a smoky, spicy flavor.

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Coconut-Chicken Curry Stew

This fall stew is divinely aromatic while it slowly cooks to perfection. Boneless chicken thighs simmer in a fragrant Thai-inspired mixture of coconut milk, curry powder, and broth. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro after the cook time to add a zesty pop of flavor.

Irish Stew

No need to wait for St. Patty's Day to make this delicious fall stew recipe. Lamb serves as the star protein of our 8-ingredient dinner. Quickly brown the lamb in a skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop a richer flavor. Potatoes and root veggies (turnips and carrots) bulk up the hearty stew.

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Sweet Potato Peanut Stew

Fall stews don't have to include meat to be hearty (and protein-packed). Each serving contains 12 grams of protein thanks to the addition of peanut butter to the pot. Savory chunks of sweet potato and a rich broth made with tomato paste, peanut butter, and coconut milk don't shy away from big flavor. Toasted peanut butter sandwich croutons make the ultimate crunchy topping.

Orange Teriyaki Beef Stew

Shiitake mushrooms, bok choy, grated fresh ginger, and peeled navel oranges provide a fresh take on a fall stew recipe. Such a delightful play on sweet and savory, with a hint of salt and heat. Bonus: It only takes 30 minutes of hands-on time.

Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings

This warming fall stew will totally stick to your ribs. To keep prep time at a minimum, we use leftover cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken or even roast turkey would be delicious) and frozen veggies. The simple dumplings are dropped right on top of the stew in the last 10 minutes of cook time.

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