Brunswick Stew Recipe

Overhead view of a bowl of Brunswick stew.

4.84 from 6 votes

This easy Brunswick Stew recipe is made with simple ingredients and packed with delicious flavor. A classic that's perfect for family dinners or meal prep!

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: ($13.05 recipe / $2.18 serving)

Servings: servings (about 1.5 cups each)

Calories: 383kcal

Author: Marsha McDougal

Equipment

Large Pot or Dutch Oven

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil $0.22
1 yellow onion, diced $0.39
2 cloves of garlic, minced $0.16
2 Tbsp tomato paste $0.30
½ tsp salt $0.02
¼ tsp smoked paprika $0.03
¼ tsp garlic powder $0.03
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.04
2 14.5 oz. cans of diced tomatoes* $2.12
1 cup frozen corn kernels $0.45
1 cup frozen lima beans** $0.80
1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced $1.20
½ cup BBQ sauce*** $0.65
4 cups cooked shredded chicken $6.25
3 cups chicken broth $0.39

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion is translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste and spices (salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper). Allow the tomato paste and spices to cook for about 30-45 seconds.
Now add in the diced tomatoes, frozen corn, frozen lima beans, potatoes, and BBQ sauce. Stir everything together.
Add in the shredded chicken and chicken broth. Stir everything together until well combined.
Bring the pot up to a boil then immediately lower the heat to medium-low heat and simmer the soup for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes if the potatoes are not fork tender, continue to simmer for 2-3 more minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley (optional) and serve with cornbread or crusty bread. Enjoy!

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Notes

*Try fire-roasted tomatoes instead of regular diced tomatoes for a more smoky flavor.

***Lima beans are traditionally used in this recipe, but if you’re not a fan of lima beans you can certainly swap it out for a different vegetable like frozen green beans.

***The BBQ sauce plays a big part in flavoring this stew...so be sure to use one you really love! I recommend using your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce, or, for homemade, you can make our homemade BBQ sauce.

Nutrition

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