When the weather cools down, we naturally turn to heartier, more comforting food. At the top of our list? Warming winter stews and casseroles. Simple to make and packed with rich, delicious flavours, these hearty casserole recipes are like being hugged from inside.
You’ll find a variety of recipes below, from legume-heavy vegetarian options to lighter seafood stews and heartier meaty recipes. There are timeless classics like red wine beef stew, beef stroganoff and a Greek lamb casserole, as well as plenty of slow cooker meals. Additionally, for something a little different, try our West African chicken mafé, or our pork masala stew. The flavours are incredible!
You’ll also find several comfort meals from Julie Goodwin, including her Spanish chicken and seafood stew.
Freezing tips
The wonderful thing about many of these recipes is that they are ideal for freezing. Four key freezing rules to keep in mind for food safety are:
- Ensure any bag or container is well-sealed and airtight.
- Your freezer temperature is between -15°C and -18°C.
- Food should be cool, or at room temperature, before freezing.
- Do not use glass containers.
For more meals that can be made in bulk and frozen for a quick weeknight dinner, see our list of freezer-friendly recipes. It includes stews, soups, pies, chilli con carne and more.
Our favourite stews and casseroles
Julie Goodwin’s slow cooker beef stew
Hearty and delicious.
Lamb and vegetable casserole
Hearty and comforting, this delicious lamb and vegetable casserole makes the perfect winter warmer. Serve with a side of creamy mash and healthy veggies for the ultimate family feast.
Moroccan chicken stew
Slow cooked for extra flavour.
Chicken, bacon and mushroom stew
A rich and satisfying casserole.
Beef and porcini mushroom stew with parmesan mash
A rich and moreish beef and mushroom stew.
Chicken stew with baharat spice
An aromatic and hearty dinner idea.
Sweet and sour pork stew with coconut rice
Give this classic dish a bit of a twist in stew form.
Julie Goodwin’s Spanish chicken
A delicious one pan dinner.
Lamb stew with rosemary dumplings
Craving comfort food?
Black bean, corn and chipotle stew
You’ll love this hearty vegetarian stew packed with Mexican flavours.
Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole
Feed the family this Spanish chicken and capsicum casserole for dinner tonight – wholesome, warming, and full of delicious authentic flavour!
Vegetable and white bean stew
Warm up with this nourishing vegetarian meal.
Julie Goodwin’s seafood stew
Prawns, mussels and chorizo in a smoky tomato sauce.
Beef pörkölt stew with tarhonya
A hearty Hungarian stew that’s perfect for the cooler weather.
Tunisian lamb stew with almonds
With just 15-minutes prep time, this set-and-forget recipe is your ticket to weeknight comfort.
Potato and mushroom casserole with crunchy topping
A hearty vegetarian casserole even the most hardened meat-lovers will enjoy.
Greek-style lamb casserole
Warm up with this quick and tasty Greek flavoured comfort dish.
Spicy Mexican-inspired lamb stew
This aromatic stew is made in the pressure cooker.
Red wine beef stew with parmesan dumplings
There is nothing more comforting than an unctuous slow-cooked stew. Simple to prepare, place your ingredients in the pot and let them work their magic.
Julie Goodwin’s slow cooker beef & mushrooms
A batch cooking hero.
Slow cooker lamb & vegetable stew
A delicious slow cooker recipe.
Richest beef casserole
There’s a secret ingredient in this rich beef casserole that adds an extra depth of flavour.
Slow cooker beef casserole
The ultimate winter warmer.
Slow cooker satay pork stew
Comfort food made easy.
Slow cooker beef stew
Slow-cooked until tender and full of flavour.
Beef stroganoff
Comfort food at its best – this rich and creamy stroganoff will have you coming back for seconds.
Traditional beef casserole
There’s nothing like a hearty beef casserole for a warming winter meal.
West African chicken mafé
A hearty, peanut-flavoured chicken stew.
Osso buco with gremolata
Warm up with this classic comforting osso buco oven recipe.
Quick chicken casserole
A tasty meal that can be on the table in under an hour.
Mediterranean-style seafood stew
Grate lemon or lime zest over the stew for extra zing!
Lamb neck chop and lentil stew with kumara carrot mash
This lovely slow cooked lamb stew is flavour packed and tender.
Classic beef stew with dumplings
This dish is comfort in a pot.
Chicken cassoulet
A hearty French stew that’s perfect for warming you up on cool evenings.
Verjuice chicken and leek stew
Jazz up your chicken stew.
Pork, mushroom and marsala stew
Warm up with a big bowl of this.
Lemon chicken casserole
Serve this delicious saucy dish with flavourful rice and a crisp green salad.
Slow cooker beef, mushroom & red wine stew
Rich, hearty and oh-so good.
Roasted tomato and sage involtini stew
Enjoy this classic Italian dish with a twist.
Chorizo and chickpea stew
Smoky and delicious.
Ratatouille stew
Get your five-a-day in the tastiest way.
Spanish fish casserole
Create this flavour-packed casserole in no time at all.
Hungarian veal goulash
Rich with the distinctive flavours of paprika and sour cream, this Hungarian goulash makes for a hearty and delicious meal.
Roast chicken with chorizo and chickpea stew
Warm you up from the inside out.
Irish stew with carrot-top salsa verde
Give this classic stew a fresh twist.
Irish lamb and barley stew
Rich, nourishing and completely delicious.
Basil, chickpea and vegetable stew
Vibrant vegies made in your slow cooker.
Beef and red wine casserole
Let that rich and inviting aroma permeate your house as it cooks.
Chicken cacciatore casserole
You can’t go past a good casserole, and this one is a classic.
Sausage casserole
A dose of nostalgia for your weeknight meal.
Hearty beef and barley casserole
The perfect meal to warm you up on cold nights.
Beef and mushroom casserole
Packed full of juicy, tender beef and fresh mushrooms braised in a white wine sauce, this hearty casserole is beautiful enjoyed hot with a side of creamy mashed potato and steamed greens as a warming Winter meal.
Lamb and apricot tagine
Tender and sweet.
Quick salami and olive chicken cacciatore
Full of flavour and ready in no time.
Spanish seafood stew with aioli
Packed with flavour.
Italian veal casserole
Tender and full of flavour.
Chicken paprikash
Rich and inviting.
Hot and sour ginger chicken casserole
Give your casserole some extra kick.
Slow-cooker chilli chicken stew
A hearty dinner packed with flavour.
Fancy Italian chicken casserole
A hearty dish to warm up on cooler nights.
Brazilian feijoada
This hearty black bean and mixed meat stew is often called the national dish of Brazil.
Baked chicken cacciatore
Splurge a little with this hearty Italian classic. Succulent chicken baked in a rich white wine and tomato sauce with salty kalamata olives and herbs.
Slow-cooker coq au vin
Breathe in and smell the aromas…
Hungarian chicken
With a classic, paprika-spiced chicken goulash that’s made even more comforting with a side of creamy potato mash and toasted bread, this hearty Hungarian dish will become a winter favourite in no time!
Irish stew
It doesn’t have to be St. Patrick’s Day to celebrate this classic.
Easy lamb and bean casserole
Freeze any remaining casserole, covered, for up to 3 months. Note
Pressure cooker hungarian goulash
Comfort food at its best.
Seafood casserole
Once fish has cooked and mussels have opened, serve topped with fennel mix and garlic croûtons. Scatter with chopped parsley in place of the fennel fronds if you like.
Classic lamb stew with dumplings
Comfort food at it’s best.
Creamy chicken, potato and leek casserole
This creamy chicken, potato, leek and bacon casserole is packed full of flavoursome, hearty ingredients to create a warming family dinner for the cooler winter evenings.
Country chicken casserole
Always ensure that your leek is washed well before cooking. A bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs tied together with string, used to prepare soup, stock, and various stews. It is cooked with the other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. Note
Recipe lists by protein type
For curated lists of stews and casseroles by protein type, take a look through our beef stews and casseroles collection, as well as these chicken stews and casseroles.
You may also like this collection of winter dinner recipes.
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