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20 retro beef, lamb and fish casseroles and stews

Some things never go out of style.
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When it comes to hearty family dishes, you can’t look much further than a warming stew or casserole. These classics continue to be our go-to comfort food at winter time.

Looking for more hearty stews and casseroles?

French lamb stew

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French lamb stew

French lamb stew

Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine

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Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine

Fish stew with saffron, tomato and wine

ragout of veal and mushrooms

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Ragout of veal and mushrooms

Ragout of veal and mushrooms

A French main-dish stew with tender veal and creamy mushrooms

MUSTARD CHICKEN Casserole

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Mustard chicken casserole

It’s a chicken casserole like no other; big flavours from mustard, thyme, and white wine define this dish.

veal goulash with parsley dumplings

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Veal goulash with parsley dumplings

Veal goulash with parsley dumplings

Goulash is a soup or stew of meat and vegetables, seasoned with a variety of spices, and invariably with paprika. It has always been a popular meal in Central Europe. We’ve teamed it with parsley dumplings here, to make it extra hearty.

mushroom, beef and barley casserole

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Mushroom, beef and barley casserole

Mushroom, beef and barley casserole

A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.

chicken cassoulet

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Chicken cassoulet

Chicken cassoulet

beef provençale casserole

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Beef provençale casserole

Beef provençale casserole

HUNGARIAN GOULASH

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Hungarian goulash

Is it a soup or is it a stew? Somewhere in between, we think. In any event, this Hungarian goulash (gulyás) is hearty, healthy and full of goodness and flavour. Mop up every morsel with fresh, crusty bread.

CREAMY TURKEY STEW WITH MUSTARD

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Creamy turkey stew with mustard

Creamy turkey stew with mustard

pork sausage cassoulet

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Pork sausage cassoulet

Pork sausage cassoulet

veal stroganoff

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Veal stroganoff

Veal stroganoff

CHICKEN, CELERIAC AND BROAD BEAN CASSEROLE

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Chicken, celeriac and broad bean casserole

Chicken, celeriac and broad bean casserole

veal and rosemary casserole

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Veal and rosemary casserole

You can add mushroom for an earthier flavour to this rich and fragrant veal and rosemary casserole if you like.

Lemon and dill chicken

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Lemon and dill chicken

Lemon and dill chicken

This saucy chicken casserole is fantastic served with steamed rice and a green salad.

Osso buco recipe

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Osso buco with gremolata

Osso buco is traditionally made from cross-cut veal shins which results in the characteristic ring of bone central to each piece.

chikpea ratatouille

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Chickpea ratatouille

Chickpea ratatouille

Sausage casserole

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Sausage casserole

Sausage casserole

A dose of nostalgia for your weeknight meal.

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Coq au vin

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Richly flavoured with bacon, mushroom, garlic, and wine – this authentic French stew is a classic winter warmer.

Slow-cooker lamb chops

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Slow-cooker lamb chops

Slow-cooker lamb chops

Planning a dinner party menu just got simpler with this recipe that has lamb chops enriched with the earthiness of celery, onion and parsley.

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