Best Dutch Oven Recipes - Easy Recipes To Make In A Dutch Oven

1Perfect Pot RoastPHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

A classic main player on holiday tables, pot roast is the meal to make when you want to impress and satisfy without a crazy amount of effort. Our tried-and-true recipe for the comfort food classic comes complete with tender potatoes and carrots and a sauce you’ll want to spoon over everything.

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2Pot Sticker SoupPHOTO: LINDA PUGLIESE; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Made with staple condiments and freezer essentials, this soup comes together in just 30 minutes, and is ripe for customization. Missing an ingredient or two? No problem! Looking to use up a few wilting veggies in your fridge? Throw ‘em in. This simple recipe can take it all.

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3Pulled PorkPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON4Baked RisottoANDREW BUI

If you’ve never made risotto because you didn’t want to stand there stirring forever, this recipe is for you. It packs all the satisfying flavor of a slow-stirred version into a fraction of the hands-on time by cooking it in your oven rather than your stovetop. Did we mention that it all comes together in one pot? 😍

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5Corned Beef & CabbagePHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE6Coq Au VinPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Coq au vin, or rooster with wine, is a classic French dish that isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Chicken is braised in a silky wine sauce, then paired with bacon, mushrooms, and pearl onions that give this dish so much flavor. It’s one of our favorite chicken dinners to serve to guests—it always impresses.

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7How To Make French FriesParker Feierbach

Recipes that require frying are often super-specific. The temperature of the oil must be just so. Not with this method. Turns out you can put *unsoaked* potatoes in a Dutch oven, pour cold oil on top until they’re just covered, then bring the whole thing to a boil. 😋

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8Beef BourguignonPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: TIFFANY SCHLEIGH

Here’s the basic rundown of this labor of love: Sauté bacon, sear beef in bacon fat (yum!), add veggies and stir to coat with flour, add wine and broth, transfer to oven, bake until beef is super-tender, make Julia Child proud.

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9Sourdough BreadParker Feierbach

Baking a loaf of sourdough bread is pure therapy: food for the body and food for the soul. Not only will it fill your kitchen with delish smells of yeasty goodness, you’ll walk away with a handful of life lessons along with a piece of unbelievably fulfilling bread, made possible in your Dutch oven.

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10Deep-Fried OreosParker feierbach

Ahh, the classic deep-fried Oreo. It’s a state-fair favorite that’s worth every single calorie. Now, you can make them right at home with those lingering Oreos you have (IF that ever happens). It’s the perfect treat for any occasion!

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11Beef StewPHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Beef stew is a cold weather essential. It’s a perfect meal all on its own, but we also love beef stew served over some al dente egg noodles. Want something a little heartier? Try ladling a bit of stew over some garlic mash.

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12Shrimp & Sausage GumboPHOTO: RYAN LIEBE; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS

Gumbo is a top-notch comfort stew centered around a flavorful roux and the Holy Trinity of onions, celery, and bell peppers. Before cooking, make sure you follow our tips for cooking the most flavorful and filling gumbo ever.

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13Chicken CacciatorePHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON

Cacciatore translates to “hunter” in Italian, and it’s thought that this dish arose in popularity during the Renaissance as a means to feed hunters who’d been away tracking for long periods of time. While we may not have been out hunting, after a long day, this dish is still particularly comforting, not in the least because it all comes together in one pot.

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14Korean Fried ChickenBryce Johnson

Nicknamed “candy chicken,” Korean fried chicken is known for its addictively crunchy exterior and its thick sweet-and-spicy sauce. These bites pack a little capsaicin punch, so feel free to decrease the amount of dried chiles that go in.

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15Shrimp & RiceANDREW BUI

This easy shrimp and rice recipe is packed with smart cooking know-how. Rather than just topping plain rice with sautéed shrimp, you’ll instead build flavor in your Dutch oven before steaming the rice.

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