Chicken Booyah

Booyah is a legendary Midwest tradition, often prepared for community gatherings or potlucks. This massive stew combines stewing chicken, beef stew meat, and lean pork with a robust mix of vegetables including potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and cabbage. The depth of flavor comes from hours of gentle simmering, allowing the dried navy beans, split peas, and canned tomatoes to meld into a rich, hearty broth. It is a comforting, protein-packed dish that tastes even better the next day. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this one-pot meal delivers warm, home-style satisfaction with every spoonful.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stewing

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 2015.3

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

Booyah is a legendary Midwest tradition, often prepared for community gatherings or potlucks. This massive stew combines stewing chicken, beef stew meat, and lean pork with a robust mix of vegetables including potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, and cabbage. The depth of flavor comes from hours of gentle simmering, allowing the dried navy beans, split peas, and canned tomatoes to meld into a rich, hearty broth. It is a comforting, protein-packed dish that tastes even better the next day. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this one-pot meal delivers warm, home-style satisfaction with every spoonful.

Ingredients

5 lbs Stewing chicken
8 cups Potatoes
2 1/2 cups Onions
1/2 lbs Split green peas
1 1/2 lbs Beef stew meat
4 cups Shredded cabbage
3 cups Celery
2 cups Canned whole tomatoes
1/4 lbs Lean pork
4 tablespoons Butter
1/2 Lemon, cut in pieces
4 cups Carrots
1/2 lbs Dried navy beans, soaked

Directions

1
Place the chicken, beef stew meat, and lean pork into a very large stockpot.
2
Season the meat generously with salt and pepper to taste.
3
Cover the meat with cold water, ensuring it is fully submerged.
4
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
5
Skim off any foam or impurities that rise to the surface during the first hour.
6
Simmer the meat uncovered for 1 hour to develop the broth base.
7
Add the soaked navy beans, split green peas, canned whole tomatoes, chopped carrots, onions, celery, and lemon pieces.
8
Bring the mixture back to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover partially.
9
Simmer gently for 3 hours, adding water as needed to keep ingredients covered.
10
Stir in the cubed potatoes, shredded cabbage, and butter.
11
Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors are melded.
12
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 2015.3kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 98.5g152%
Saturated Fat 30.4g152%
Cholesterol 660.6mg221%
Sodium 679.2mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 34.1g12%
Dietary Fiber 11.4g46%
Sugars 9.5g
Protein 212.7g426%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: booyah, stew, chicken, beef, pork, beans, peas, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, tomatoes, slow-cooked, community, midwest, hearty, potluck, comfort food, one-pot

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