Burgoo Recipe
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
2 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
20 cups
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Burgoo Recipe
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This Kentucky burgoo recipe is the ultimate stew with a big variety of meats and vegetables simmered low and slow, popular for large gatherings and community events.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 pounds pork shoulder cut into chunks
- 2 pounds chuck roast or other stew meat, cut into chunks
- 2 pounds bone-in chicken pieces I use legs and thighs
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large green pepper chopped
- 2-3 Jalapeno peppers chopped (optional, for some spice factor)
- 3 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 celery ribs chopped
- 1 cup okra chopped (optional)
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 8 cups chicken stock or use beef stock
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes canned, or fresh
- 1 cup BBQ sauce optional, for a tangier version
- Hot Sauce to taste + more for serving
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 large potatoes peeled and diced
- 12 ounces corn canned or fresh
- 12 ounces lima beans canned
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a very large pot (at least 8 quarts) to medium-high heat. Season the pork, beef and chicken with salt and pepper. Sear them in batches in the pot a few minutes per side to brown them. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, peppers, carrots, celery and okra. Cook for 5 minutes to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook another minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes, bbq sauce (if using), hot sauce to taste and bay leaves. Return the browned meats to the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 2 hours.
- Remove the chicken and pull the meat from the bones. Discard the bones and return the tender meat to the pot. Break apart any larger chunks of meat with forks.
- Add the potatoes, corn, lima beans, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are softened and cooked through.
- Taste and adjust for salt and pepper and hot sauce. Serve with extra hot sauce!
Notes
- This recipe makes about 5-6 quarts.
- The Meats. Mutton is commonly used in traditional burgoo, though it's harder to find. You'll mostly find burgoo recipes made with chicken, beef and pork. Any stew meat will work for this recipe, as will seasonal game meats, like squirrel, venison or game birds.
- The Vegetables. You can use many other vegetables to make burgoo. Common additions to what I've used include green beans, cabbage and other root vegetables. Use your favorites.
- Seasonings. You'll note the only seasonings used to make traditional burgoo are salt and pepper. You can easily add in your favorites, like a spicy Cajun seasoning, chili powders or others.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
471mg
(20%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1815IU
(36%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 471mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1815IU | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
33 reviews
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