Top 10 stew recipes to warm your bellies in autumn and winter

As soon as the weather turns cooler, our minds turn to finding something to keep us warm from the inside out – and these stews are just what you need.

There’s just something about a hearty stew we can’t resist when the nights suddenly get colder and darker.

And, of course, it’s those cherished recipes from years gone past, like classic Irish lamb or rich gravy beef, that seem to warm our bellies and hearts the most.

Here are 10 of the best taste.com.au recipes to warm you from the inside out.

Irish stew

The Irish stew is a world-renowned, hearty cuisine.

This Irish stew is a popular dish. Picture: Supplied

Beef and red wine stew

Tiny capers, hidden in the rich tomato sauce, add a salty tang to the tender beef.

Pumpkin & lentil stew

Warm your belly with this comforting vegetarian pumpkin and lentil stew.

Seafood stew

This rustic tomato and fish stew is sometimes referred to as ‘cioppino’ in Italy. Serve with fresh crusty bread and a good red wine.

Try this seafood stew. Picture: Supplied

Chicken, bacon and mushroom stew

This warming winter dish is inspired by the wine-enriched stews of France.

Pork and capsicum stew

This hearty pork and capsicum stew recipe requires a slow cooker.

Slow cooker gravy beef stew

Stout adds richness and depth of flavour to this beef stew so it’s well-worth making sure you have some on hand. Serve with a cheesy baguette to mop up that sauce.

Gravy beef and mushroom stew is a perfect autumn or winter meal. Picture: Supplied

Sausage and risoni stew

Warm yourself with this easy to prepare and nutritious sausage and risoni stew.

Beef and beer stew

Indulge in this warm, comforting stew which is perfect for cold winter nights.

Coconut fish stew

This hearty Asian fish stew brings warmth and comfort on cold winter nights.

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Originally published as Top 10 stew recipes to warm your bellies in autumn and winter