Kentucky Burgoo

Name: Kentucky Burgoo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h 10 min
Total time: 3 h 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3-4 pounds pork shoulder or country ribs, cut into large pieces (3 to 4 inches wide); 2-3 pounds chuck roast, stew meat, or other inexpensive cut of beef, cut into large pieces (3 to 4 inches wide); 3-5 chicken legs or thighs (bone-in); 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 quart chicken stock or broth; 1 quart beef stock or broth; 1 28-ounce can of crushed tomatoes; 2 large potatoes (we used russets); 1 bag of frozen corn (about a pound); 1 bag of frozen lima beans (about 14 ounces); Salt and pepper; 4-8 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; Tabasco or other hot sauce on the side

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:3h 10min

Kentucky burgoo stew is something for everyone, made with pork, beef chuck, chicken, corn, carrots, onion, celery, and lima beans. It's a classic for Kentucky Derby Day!

Updated at: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:28:04 GMT