Name: Kentucky Burgoo
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 4 hours
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 large onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 1 green or red bell pepper, diced; 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced; 1 Tbsp. seasoning of choice:; 1 (14 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes; 1 (10 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. peas, carrots, corn, green beans); 1 cup frozen lima beans; 1 to 2 lbs. mixed smoked or cooked meats (e.g. brisket, pulled pork, chopped mutton, shredded chicken); 8 cups beef or chicken broth

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Kentucky Burgoo

Recipe by Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Grilling & BBQ

Braising & Slow Cooking

Burgoo is Kentucky’s version of the Brunswick stew you see on BBQ menus in Georgia, Alabama, and the Carolinas. There are many regional recipes for Burgoo; some are soup-like and others are thick enough to stand a spoon in. The common ingredient is meat, lots of different kinds and often from leftover barbecue.

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Serves 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cooking Time 4 hours

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 2 stalks celery, diced 1 green or red bell pepper, diced 1 large russet potato, peeled and diced

3 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce

1 Tbsp. seasoning of choice:

Roman Pepper Steak Seasoning

Pikes Peak Butchers Rub

Hudson Bay Steak Seasoning

1/2 tsp. Minced Garlic

1 (14 oz.) can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 (10 oz.) bag frozen mixed vegetables (e.g. peas, carrots, corn, green beans) 1 cup frozen lima beans 1 to 2 lbs. mixed smoked or cooked meats (e.g. brisket, pulled pork, chopped mutton, shredded chicken) 8 cups beef or chicken broth

Salt & Pepper Tableside Seasoning, to season

Directions

Step 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until translucent, about 5 min.

Step 2 Add celery, bell pepper, and potato and cook another 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add Worcestershire sauce and choice of seasoning to pot of veggies.

Step 3 Stir in all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. The longer the stew simmers, the thicker it will become.

Step 4 Season with salt & pepper to taste before serving.