Booyah
A hearty, long-simmered stew of multiple meats and vegetables, traditionally cooked in enormous kettles for community fundraisers in eastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin.
- Prep
- 40 min
- Cook
- 240 min
- Total
- 280 min
- Servings
- 12
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 320 kcal
Equipment
- •Large stockpot
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 320 kcal
- fat
- 12
- carbs
- 26
- protein
- 24
- calories
- 320
Instructions
- 1
Put the chicken thighs and beef short ribs into a very large stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover them.
- 2
Bring the liquid to a boil on the stovetop. Lower the heat to a simmer and scoop off any foam.
- 3
Add the bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Simmer the meat for about 2 hours until it is very tender.
- 4
Take out the meat and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces, throwing away bones and extra fat.
- 5
Put the shredded meat back into the pot. Add the onion, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, rutabaga, and diced tomatoes.
- 6
Simmer uncovered for another 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Cook until the vegetables soften and the stew thickens.
- 7
Taste the stew. Add more salt and pepper if you like.
- 8
Ladle the hot stew into large bowls and serve.
Chef's tips
Booyah (a traditional thick Midwestern stew) is cooked low and slow for hours to break down the meat. It tastes even better the next day.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 5 days; freezes well up to 3 months.
Reheating
Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Rushing the first simmer, which leaves tough meat and weak broth.
- •Adding vegetables too early so they turn into mush before the meat is tender.
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