When the weather cools down, we naturally turn to heartier, more comforting food. At the top of our list? Warming winter stews and casseroles.
Simple to make and packed with rich, delicious flavours, these hearty stew and casserole recipes are like being hugged from inside.
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Chicken cassoulet
A hearty French stew that’s perfect for warming you up on cool evenings.
Beef and red wine casserole
Let that rich and inviting aroma permeate your house as it cooks.
Sausage casserole
A dose of nostalgia for your weeknight meal.
Vegetable cassoulet
You’ll love the crunchy bread topping!
Lamb and apricot tagine
Tender and sweet.
Quick salami and olive chicken cacciatore
Full of flavour and ready in no time.
Italian veal casserole
Tender and full of flavour.
Irish stew with carrot-top salsa verde
Give this classic stew a fresh twist.
Slow-cooker beef, mushroom and red wine stew
Rich, hearty and oh-so good.
Coq au vin
Chicken and wine – what more could you ask for?
Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew
Warm you up from the inside out.
Basil, chickpea and vegetable stew
Vibrant vegies made in your slow cooker.
Beef carbonnade
Warm up with this rich beer-based stew.
Lemon chicken casserole
Serve this delicious saucy dish with flavourful rice and a crisp green salad.
Ham hock with lentils
Take the pressure out of dinner…
Verjuice chicken and leek stew
Jazz up your chicken stew.
Brazilian feijoada
This hearty black bean and mixed meat stew is often called the national dish of Brazil.
Classic beef stew with dumplings
This dish is winter in a pot.
Provencal beef stew
A rich and delicious stew packed with vegies and beef.
Osso buco with gremolata
Warm up with this classic comforting osso buco oven recipe.
Baked chicken cacciatore
Splurge a little with this hearty Italian classic. Succulent chicken baked in a rich white wine and tomato sauce with salty kalamata olives and herbs.
Hungarian chicken
With a classic, paprika-spiced chicken goulash that’s made even more comforting with a side of creamy potato mash and toasted bread, this hearty Hungarian dish will become a winter favourite in no time!
Beef stroganoff
Comfort food at its best – this rich and creamy stroganoff will have you coming back for seconds.
Boeuf bourguignon
This popular dish has stood the test of time. Beef Bourguignon (Bœuf Bourgignon in French) is a world wide loved classic for a reason.
Slow-cooker coq au vin
Breathe in and smell the aromas…
Hungarian veal goulash
Rich with the distinctive flavours of paprika and sour cream, this Hungarian goulash makes for a hearty and delicious meal.
Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine
As a general rule, we do not recommend freezing cooked seafood of any kind because it tends to undergo both textural and flavour changes. Note
Easy lamb and bean casserole
Freeze any remaining casserole, covered, for up to 3 months. Note
Beef casserole with cheesy herb dumplings
Stay cosy indoors this weekend with this hearty, slow-cooked beef casserole topped with dumplings. A side order of mash and greens completes the meal.
Slow-cooked osso buco with mixed mushrooms
Italian-style slow-cooked osso bucco that will melt in your mouth.
Chorizo and chickpea stew
Smoky and delicious.
Italian bean stew
Warm, hearty and packed full of veggies, this tasty Italian bean stew is a real family favourite for cool Winter evenings. It’s also vegetarian friendly and full of nutrients!
Smoky chickpea stew
Conjure images of India with this colourful vegetarian stew. Cooked in paprika, this spicy dish will invigorate the senses from the smokey capsicum to the tiny chickpeas.
Beef tagine with spinach and olives
Take your beef stew to the next level with this delicious beef, spinach and olive tagine.
Chicken and chorizo stew
A warm and comforting meal.
Lamb neck chop and lentil stew with kumara carrot mash
This lovely slow cooked lamb stew is flavour packed and tender.
Pork, mushroom and marsala stew
Warm up with a big bowl of this.
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Chicken, asparagus and pea casserole
Spanish seafood stew with aioli
Packed with flavour.
Beef and barley stew
This hearty beef and barley stew is a great recipe to cook while camping; swap the saucepan for a camp oven and cook over hot coals.
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