Hearty, spoonable dinners for peak hibernation mode.

Serious Eats / Lorena Masso

I’m a summer person through and through, someone who eats their weight in tomatoes when the weather’s hot. But even I have to admit that winter has its charms. There’s something about slowing down, settling in, and sinking into a comforting bowl of stew that feels like a much-needed reset. And when the temperature drops, it helps to see what everyone else is turning to. These are the stews our readers save the most often using MyRecipes, our free tool for keeping and organizing favorite recipes.

Serious Eats / Fred Hardy

This classic French stew braises tender beef in red wine with onions, carrots, and mushrooms, creating a deep, rich dish perfect for slow-winter dinners.

J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

This stew simmers seared beef chuck, potatoes, and vegetables in a rich, glossy sauce, making it an All-American cousin to French bourguignon.

Serious Eats / Lorena Masso

This pollo guisado chicken stew braises tender chicken with tomatoes, peppers, and hearty spices for a homey, comforting dish that’s perfect any night of the week.

Vicky Wasik

Ribollita packs beans, hearty vegetables, and rustic bread into a one-pot Tuscan stew that’s especially welcome on cold nights.

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Serious Eats / Anh Nguyen

This Spanish beef stew layers tender beef with smoky pimentón, piquillo peppers, and rich tomato-based sauce, creating a bold, comforting dish ideal for chilly nights.

Serious Eats / Qi Ai

Loubia combines creamy white beans, fragrant spices, tomatoes, and tender lamb in a one-pot Moroccan stew that brings bold flavor and warmth.

Serious Eats / Maureen Celestine

This Gascon-style beef stew (daube de boeuf à la Gasconne) braises beef in a rich, herb-and-wine–infused sauce, delivering deep, rustic French comfort.

Serious Eats / Fred Hardy

This one-pot stew combines black-eyed peas, kale, and smoky andouille sausage into a hearty, deeply savory dish.

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Vicky Wasik

This Irish-style stew braises beef with stout, root vegetables, and herbs for a rich, hearty dish full of deep flavor.

J. Kenji López-Alt

Hungarian goulash braises beef with paprika, onions, and peppers in a vibrant broth for a bold, warming Central European stew.