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Our favorite, hearty stews, soups and chilis are perfect for cold winter days. Warm up with one of these cozy recipes!
It is currently the coldest day we've had so far this year. We still have a little snow on the ground. Making a big, cozy, comforting pot of stew or chili is the only activity that sounds good for today. If you're in the mood for something hearty, healthy and delicious these recipes are for you!
These recipes are wonderful when made ahead, can feed a crowd and will warm you from the inside out. There's a wide variety, perfect for whatever you are craving. Hearty stews, soups and chili are the best for cold winter days. Enjoy!
This hearty, healthy Black Bean Turkey Chili is loaded with veggies, black beans, lean ground turkey and lots of delicious South-of-the-Border flavor!
A rich, brothy chili-tomato stew with tender pork shoulder, hominy corn, and roasted red peppers, this Braised Pork Shoulder Pozole, served with an assortment of garnishes, is always a huge hit!
This Instant Pot (or oven) Italian Vegetable Beef Soup is bursting with vibrant Italian flavor, tender beef and an array of fresh veggies!
Let the oven do the magic instead of messing up your stovetop! This delicious Slow Roasted Short Rib Chili (can also be made with chuck roast) is loaded with chunks of super tender beef and lots of healthy beans and veggies!
In addition to tender chunks of beef and carrots and a deeply flavored sauce, this Slow Braised Italian Beef Stew also features fire-roasted tomatoes, briny olives, pearl onions and lots of fresh rosemary for a delicious taste of Italy!
Drawing on the flavor of classic Buffalo chicken wings, this chili is super easy, and loaded with delicious flavor!
An easy crowd-pleaser, this Instant Pot (or oven) Black Bean Beef Tortilla Soup is loaded with healthy veggies and lots of delicious south-of-the-border flavor!
This fabulous Instant Pot (or oven) Pasta and Beef Soup is a throw-it-all in-the-pot soup that's loaded with tender chunks of beef and lots of healthy veggies!
Beef Daube, aka Provencal Beef Stew! With red wine and herbs, it's slow-roasted till the beef is super tender and so delicious!
Thought for the day:
Satisfy us in the morning
with Your unfailing love
that we may sing for joy
and be glad all of our days.
Psalm 90:14
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I have made several of these chilli recipes, possibly not yours, but similar. I have also made a pumpkin chilli which is hearty and delish. I enjoy your blog immensely. Peggy St. Germain
Thanks, Peggy!