6 Cozy Fall Stews

Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce
Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce

Warm, hearty stews make the perfect cozy meal on a chilly fall evening. From comforting chicken and barley stew to tender lamb tagine, here are six amazing stews to make this season.

1. Pork and Tomatillo Stew

"It's our comfort food at the winery," says winemaker K. Andrew Murray of this spicy Mexican-style stew.

Pork and Tomatillo Stew
Pork and Tomatillo Stew

? Ellie Miller

2. Kale and White-Bean Stew

This terrific one-pot meal combines two Portuguese favorites.

kale-and-white-bean-stew
kale-and-white-bean-stew

Susan Spungen

Combining Two Portuguese favorites, this is a simple, sensational one-pot meal for any night. We keep the dish vegetable focused, using just a tiny amount of fresh sausage; but you can add more, if you like, or substitute dried chorizo or pepperoni.

3. Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce

Jacques Pépin's incredible beef stew is packed with tender chunks of flatiron steak.

Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce
Beef Stew in Red Wine Sauce

4. Lamb Tagine with Green Olives and Lemon

Ginger, cumin and coriander give this Moroccan stew its vibrant flavor.

Lamb Tagine with Green Olives and Lemon
Lamb Tagine with Green Olives and Lemon

? Kana Okada

5. Vegetable Farro Stew with Figs and Pine Nuts

Star chef Grant Achatz's vegetarian slow-cooker stew features eggplant, artichokes and three kinds of pepper.

Vegetable Farro Stew with Figs and Pine Nuts
Vegetable Farro Stew with Figs and Pine Nuts

6. Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon

It doesn't get any better than Gail Simmons's hearty, comforting take on classic chicken soup with rice.

Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon
Chicken and Barley Stew with Dill and Lemon