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A legendary Kentucky stew, Burgoo is a rich, hearty medley of at least three types of meat and a bounty of vegetables, slow-simmered for hours until meltingly tender. Traditionally cooked in huge pots for community gatherings, this recipe brings the ultimate Southern comfort food to your home kitchen.
Brown the Meats
Build the Stew Base
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A legendary Kentucky stew, Burgoo is a rich, hearty medley of at least three types of meat and a bounty of vegetables, slow-simmered for hours until meltingly tender. Traditionally cooked in huge pots for community gatherings, this recipe brings the ultimate Southern comfort food to your home kitchen.
This southern recipe takes 240 minutes to prepare and yields 6 servings. At 643.78 calories per serving with 56.36g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for dinner or supper or lunch.
Slow Simmer the Meats
Shred Meat and Add Root Vegetables
Finish with Final Vegetables
Season and Serve
For a truly traditional burgoo, substitute one of the meats with 1 lb of mutton, venison, or even squirrel if you're adventurous. Smoked sausage can also be a delicious addition.
Add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika along with the dried thyme to give the stew a subtle, smoky depth of flavor.
Brown the meats and sauté the aromatics on the stovetop as directed. Transfer everything to a large slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Add the final vegetables (corn, lima beans, okra) during the last hour of cooking.
Combining beef, pork, and chicken provides a high-quality protein punch, essential for muscle repair, immune function, and keeping you feeling full and satisfied.
With potatoes, carrots, corn, tomatoes, lima beans, and okra, this stew is loaded with a diverse range of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support overall health.
The abundance of vegetables and lima beans contributes a significant amount of dietary fiber, which aids in digestion, helps regulate blood sugar, and promotes gut health.
The combination of complex carbohydrates from potatoes and beans, along with protein and fats, provides a slow release of energy, making it a deeply satisfying and long-lasting meal.
Kentucky Burgoo is a thick, long-simmered stew with a rich history in the American South, particularly Kentucky. It's traditionally made with at least three different kinds of meat and a variety of vegetables. It was often cooked in massive quantities for community events, political rallies, and horse races like the Kentucky Derby.
A 1.5-cup serving of this Kentucky Burgoo contains approximately 750-850 calories. It's a very hearty and substantial meal, packed with protein, carbohydrates, and fats, making it perfect for a cold day or after strenuous activity.
Kentucky Burgoo can be part of a healthy diet in moderation. It's packed with protein from the various meats and loaded with fiber, vitamins, and minerals from the wide array of vegetables. However, it is also calorie-dense and can be high in sodium and saturated fat. Using leaner cuts of meat and low-sodium broth can make it a healthier option.
Absolutely. Burgoo is a very forgiving stew. Feel free to add other vegetables like green beans, peas, parsnips, or bell peppers. Add them according to their cooking time—harder vegetables earlier, softer ones later.
Burgoo thickens significantly during the final 20-30 minutes of simmering uncovered, as excess liquid evaporates. If it's still too thin, you can mash some potatoes in the pot or let it simmer longer. Remember that it will also thicken more as it cools.
Store leftover burgoo in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat it gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. You may need to add a splash of broth or water to reach the desired consistency.