Four of our best winter stew recipes for weeknight dinners

Four of our best nourishing stew recipes for winter weeknight dinners Mon 22 Jun 2026 at 3:07pm There are few things as comforting as a nourishing bowl of stew on a chilly night and these four recipes will have you coming back for seconds. From a delicious set-and-forget slow-cooker beef dish to a spiced chicken and veggie stew and a vegetarian option made from creamy fava beans and chickpeas with garlic and lemon juice, there's something to suit all tastes. Slow-cooker beef stew with Lebanese spices If you're looking for a delicious dinner you can get going in the morning and forget about until it's time to plate up, this recipe from Lina Jebeile is hard to go past. It's a hearty, comforting beef stew with soft, tender chunks of meat and vegetables that soak up the warm Lebanese spices, which add flavour without being overpowering. Serve it over rice to soak up the sauce and remember to add the peas at the end for a little pop of sweetness to bring it all together. Easy veggie-filled spiced chicken stew This simple and filling stew with chicken thighs, spices and plenty of veggies only takes 20 minutes to prep and 40 minutes to cook. You can serve it over rice or another grain of your choice, or on its own as a soup-like meal, with lots of fresh coriander and lime juice. Nornie Bero's tinned corned beef stew Chef Nornie Bero whipped up this budget-friendly tinned corned beef stew, which has been a family favourite for generations, when she appeared on Maggie Beer's Big Challenge. Sometimes the simple things in life really are the best and this quick and easy stew, which is ready in 45 minutes, is like a hug in a bowl on a cosy night in. Ful medames is an easy Lebanese bean stew This much-loved Lebanese brunch dish combines creamy fava beans and chickpeas with garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. It's a hearty, protein-packed dish that is traditionally enjoyed with a fresh mix of mint, parsley, tomatoes, onions and of course, olive oil. Best of all, it's easy to prepare and ready in 25 minutes.