Browse 42 recipes collected around slow braising.
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◷ 115 minmedium
A comforting slow-braised chicken dish inspired by traditional Peruvian Aji de Gallina, featuring tender shredded poultry in a mild, creamy chili sauce, served over a nutrient-dense quinoa grain bowl with seasonal vegetables.
Jan 5
◷ 200 minmedium
A comforting grain bowl featuring slow-braised Indonesian-spiced beef with aromatic coconut milk, served over a bed of fragrant jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables. This dish highlights traditional Indonesian flavors through slow braising, balancing tender protein with vibrant, wholesome produce.
Jan 4
◷ 175 minmedium
A comforting Peruvian slow-braised beef seco featuring tender beef chunks simmered with fresh seasonal vegetables and traditional spices, served over fluffy quinoa or rice for a hearty weeknight meal.
Dec 31
◷ 110 minmedium
Tender chicken thighs slow-braised in a rich and slightly spicy Bumbu Rujak sauce, featuring seasonal vegetables like eggplant and green beans. This skillet supper celebrates traditional Indonesian flavors with a comforting and easy-to-prepare technique perfect for weeknight dinners.
Dec 30
◷ 110 minmedium
A comforting weeknight dish featuring tender chicken slowly braised in a vibrant Aji Amarillo sauce, highlighting seasonal vegetables and traditional Peruvian flavors. Served with steamed quinoa to complement the rich sauce, this recipe balances approachable techniques with authentic taste.
Dec 26
◷ 210 minmedium
A comforting Lebanese-inspired dish featuring slow-braised lamb shoulder infused with aromatic sumac and warm spices, served atop a vibrant bulgur grain bowl with fresh herbs, toasted pine nuts, and a tangy pomegranate molasses drizzle. This recipe highlights seasonal produce like winter root vegetables and fresh parsley, offering a hearty yet balanced weeknight dinner.
Dec 22
◷ 80 minmedium
A comforting skillet supper featuring tender chicken slow-braised with traditional Caribbean jerk spices, fresh seasonal vegetables, and served with steamed rice. This recipe highlights the vibrant flavors of Caribbean cuisine while embracing familiar cooking methods for weeknight ease.
Dec 18
◷ 115 minmedium
A comforting Ethiopian classic featuring slow-braised chicken in a spicy berbere sauce, served alongside soft injera dumplings that soak up the rich flavors, ideal for a flavorful weeknight meal.
Dec 15
◷ 205 minmedium
A comforting Lebanese-inspired dish featuring tender slow-braised lamb served atop a nutty freekeh grain bowl with seasonal roasted vegetables and a drizzle of tangy yogurt sauce. This recipe embraces slow braising, highlighting traditional flavors and textures using fresh, seasonal produce for a hearty and wholesome weeknight dinner.
Dec 14
◷ 200 minmedium
A hearty and aromatic Lebanese-inspired dish featuring slow-braised lamb shoulder cooked with seasonal root vegetables like carrots and parsnips. The lamb is gently braised in a spiced tomato and pomegranate sauce until tender, capturing classic flavors without complexity, perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Dec 11
◷ 230 minmedium
A vibrant Peruvian-inspired grain bowl featuring protein-rich quinoa topped with tender slow-braised pork, roasted seasonal vegetables, and a zesty aji amarillo dressing. This dish embraces traditional Peruvian flavors while using familiar techniques, perfect for a hearty weeknight meal.
Dec 9
◷ 210 minmedium
A hearty Jamaican oxtail stew slow-braised to tender perfection, featuring rich spices, sweet butter beans, and fresh seasonal vegetables for a comforting weeknight meal.
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Compare the ingredients, cooking time and equipment below to find a dish that fits your plans. Each recipe includes quantities and a step-by-step method.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken thighs, onion, garlic, aji amarillo chili paste, walnuts. Equipment: large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with lid, blender or food processor, medium saucepan, strainer, mixing bowls, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken thighs with firm tofu and vegetable stock, and increase the quantity of walnuts for richness.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, coconut milk, jasmine rice, beef broth, vegetable oil. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, medium saucepan, knife, cutting board, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, rice cooker or pot with lid for rice.
Kitchen tip: Patting the beef dry before searing ensures a better browning and richer flavor.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 150 minutes. Allow 175 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: beef chuck, cut into 4 cm (1.5 inch) cubes, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, aji amarillo paste (or substitute with mild chili paste and a pinch of turmeric). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup.
Kitchen tip: Dry the beef well before browning to develop a rich, deep flavor.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg), vegetable oil, shallots, peeled and roughly chopped, garlic, peeled, red chilies, deseeded for less heat (adjust to taste). Equipment: large heavy-bottomed skillet or Dutch oven with lid, blender or mortar and pestle, measuring spoons, chef's knife, cutting board, spatula or wooden spoon.
Kitchen tip: To speed up cooking, you can brown the chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan, then combine all ingredients for the braise step.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 110 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, vegetable oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, Aji Amarillo paste. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pan or Dutch oven with lid, wooden spoon, medium saucepan, fine mesh sieve or colander, measuring cups and spoons.
Kitchen tip: Patting the chicken dry before browning ensures better color and flavor.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, bone-in or boneless, trimmed and cut into large chunks, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground sumac. Equipment: large heavy-based casserole or Dutch oven with lid, oven, medium saucepan, baking tray, mixing bowls, wooden spoon, fine sieve or colander, toaster or skillet for pine nuts.
Kitchen tip: Use bone-in lamb shoulder for extra flavor, but increase cooking time slightly if needed.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 60 minutes. Allow 80 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.2 kg / 2.6 lbs), Caribbean jerk seasoning, olive oil, onion, sliced, garlic, minced. Equipment: large heavy skillet or cast iron pan with lid, small saucepan with lid (for steaming rice), knife, cutting board, measuring spoons and cups.
Kitchen tip: For more heat, add finely chopped fresh scotch bonnet or habanero chili to the vegetables when sautéing.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 90 minutes. Allow 115 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: chicken, onions, garlic, berbere spice, clarified butter. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, mixing bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, large pan or pot for boiling dumplings, colander.
Kitchen tip: Slowly caramelizing the onions is key to developing the characteristic sweetness and depth in Doro Wat.
Preparation takes 25 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 205 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: lamb shoulder, cut into large chunks, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven with lid, baking tray, medium saucepan, mixing bowl, wooden spoon, measuring cups and spoons, knife and chopping board.
Kitchen tip: Browning the lamb before slow cooking is key to developing deep, rich flavors.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 200 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: bone-in lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into large chunks, olive oil, onion, finely chopped, garlic, minced, ground cumin. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed Dutch oven or ovenproof pot with lid, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board.
Kitchen tip: For best results, brown the lamb well to build depth of flavor in the sauce.
Preparation takes 20 minutes. Cooking takes 210 minutes. Allow 230 minutes in total. Makes 4 servings. Key ingredients: rinsed quinoa, pork shoulder, vegetable oil, divided, yellow onion, garlic. Equipment: medium pot with lid, large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, baking sheet, mixing bowl, fine-mesh sieve or colander, measuring cups and spoons, cutting board and knife.
Kitchen tip: Rinsing quinoa thoroughly removes its natural bitterness for better taste.
Preparation takes 30 minutes. Cooking takes 180 minutes. Allow 210 minutes in total. Makes 6 servings. Key ingredients: oxtail, cut into chunks, vegetable oil, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, scallions, sliced. Equipment: large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, wooden spoon, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring jug.
Kitchen tip: For richer flavor, marinate the seasoned oxtail pieces in the fridge overnight before cooking.