On chilly days, there’s nothing more comforting and satisfying than a hot bowl of beef stew. But have you tried serving that beefy, vegetable-loaded stew inside an edible bread bowl? This fun dish lets you tear off pieces of the fresh-baked bread to dip and soak up every last drop of the savory broth. It’s the ultimate cozy, homemade meal to warm you up from the inside out!
Why You’ll Love Beef Stew Bread Bowls:
All-in-one meal with protein, veggies, and carbs in a portable edible bowl
Kids get a kick out of eating the bowl after slurping up the stew
Bread stays crispy on the outside yet soft on the inside for dipping
Use your favorite type of bread dough like french, sourdough, or whole wheat
The bread soaks up the delicious stew flavors as you eat
How to Make Bread Bowls for Stew:
Shape 6-8 dough balls and let rise according to bread recipe.
Place risen dough balls in oven-safe ramekins and let rise again.
Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until hollow sounding when tapped.
Let bowls cool then cut a circle out of the top with a serrated knife.
Remove some of the interior bread, leaving a 1/2 inch thick edible “bowl.”
Place bread bowls back in the warm oven for 5 minutes to crisp up before filling.
Pro Tips for Perfect Bread Bowls:
Use a ceramic or oven-safe ramekin to help the dough hold its round bowl shape
Cut out more of the interior bread for a thicker, sturdier bread bowl
Toast bowls in the oven right before serving to prevent sogginess
Place filled bowls on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any stew drippings
Fill bread bowls no more than 3/4 full so stew doesn’t overflow
See the recipe card below for how to make a classic beef stew with tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and aromatics like onions, garlic, tomatoes and herbs. Let the savory stew simmer for 1.5-2 hours until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Ladle the piping hot beef stew directly into the toasted bread bowls. The bread will absorb all the delicious beefy flavors as you tear off pieces to dip and eat. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for brightness.
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