Ingredients and Weight:
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 1 pound pork shoulder, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (15 ounce) can corn kernels
- 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can white kidney beans
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
2-3 hours
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the sausage, pork, and chicken.
- Add the onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper and cook until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, corn, lima beans, white kidney beans, oregano, thyme, and bay leaf.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the meat is tender.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 350 per serving
- Fat: 20 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- Savory and flavorful
- Rich and hearty
- Perfect for a cold winter night
- Can be made ahead of time and reheated
User Comments:
- "This stew was absolutely delicious! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it."
- "I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food."
- "I love that this stew can be made with ingredients I can easily find at the supermarket."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have time to simmer the stew for 2-3 hours, you can cook it on low in a slow cooker for 6-8 hours.
- To make the stew ahead of time, prepare it through step 4 and refrigerate. When ready to cook, reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve the stew with cornbread, biscuits, or crackers.
