How to Make Brunswick Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Brunswick Stew is a hearty and savory dish that originated in the United States, specifically in the state of Virginia. This stew is a popular comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations and is often served at gatherings such as cookouts, picnics, and family reunions. The stew is named after the county of Brunswick in Virginia, where it is said to have been created, and has since become a beloved dish throughout the southern United States.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 ½ pounds ground pork
  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef
  • 1 (3 pound) whole cooked chicken, deboned and shredded
  • 3 (14.5 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with liquid, chopped
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ½ cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 medium green bell pepper
  • 3 (14.75 ounce) cans cream style corn

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in pork and beef; cook and stir until evenly browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Do not drain.
  • Add shredded chicken, tomatoes and their liquid, ketchup, barbecue sauce, hot sauce, salt, and pepper. Submerge whole green pepper in the mixture. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 2 hours.
  • Stir in corn and continue to cook for 1 hour, or to desired consistency. Remove green pepper; chop and return to the stew or discard.
  • Nutrition

    380 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 836mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 641mg