Soups, Stews & Chili

The beef starts sizzling before the onion has even softened, and that’s when this soup begins to smell like taco...

As the cranberry sauce warms, its whole berries soften and loosen into a thick, shiny glaze. The barbecue sauce gives...

The beef should hiss when it touches the skillet, not sit quietly and steam. Patting the cubes dry and browning...

When I whisk the grape jelly into the chili sauce, it starts out thick and glossy, more like a dip...

When the beef hits the hot oil, the pot should give a clear, lively sizzle. If the pieces are crowded,...

The sausage should sizzle as soon as it hits the Dutch oven, then turn deeply browned as you break it...

When the lid comes off, the potatoes should be tender enough to give under a fork, while the beef and...

The bacon starts out floppy in the pot, then its edges turn crisp and the kitchen smells smoky. I set...

When I lift the lid after the chicken has cooked, red enchilada sauce is pooled around tender breasts, with the...

When a fork slides into a sweet potato chunk, it should meet almost no resistance. If the pieces are still...