Easy Brunswick Stew (Make-Ahead Freezer Meal)
Description
Comforting and full of flavor, this easy stew is the perfect meal for busy winter weeknights. It was created as a make-ahead freezer meal, but can be made from start to finish too.
Ingredients
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1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large pieces
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1 pound boneless pork chops, cut into large pieces
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 (15 ounce) package frozen corn
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1 (15 ounce) package frozen lima beans
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1 cup hickory-flavored barbecue sauce
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1 cup diced onion
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock
Directions
1
Combine chicken, pork, tomatoes, corn, lima beans, barbecue sauce, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large, resealable freezer bag. Seal the bag and mix the contents until well combined. Freeze for up to one month.
2
When ready to cook, remove bag from the freezer and allow contents to partially thaw until they can be broken apart, about 1 hour.
3
Empty the bag into a Dutch oven and add chicken stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a low simmer and cook, uncovered, until the stew has thickened slightly and the meat shreds easily with a fork, about 1 1/2 hours.
4
Remove meat and shred with a fork. Return meat to the pot and serve immediately or keep warm until ready to serve.