Dutch Oven Recipes

Staff Picks

Dutch Oven Vegetable Beef Soup

This vegetable beef soup is hearty with a kick of flavor. Made with top sirloin and fresh and frozen vegetables, it's super easy to prepare and ready in just under two hours. There is nothing better than soup prepared in a Dutch oven!

By Rose

Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread

No-fail and easy to make, no kneading, no double-rise. Caraway rye bread the way you like it! Perfect every time.

By chalkie

Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore

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This simple Italian dish is packed with chicken, peppers, mushrooms and herbs for a satisfying one pot meal.

By Chef John

Chicken Mole with Four Chiles

An authentic Mexican dish - chicken slow cooked in a delectable sauce of chiles with a rich, never overpowering, chocolate background. Wonderful served with warm corn tortillas, rice and beans. Plan to have quite a mess to clean up afterward!

By Ty

Short Rib and Cauliflower Curry

This simple, braised beef short ribs recipe combines the best of our country's classic stews with the exotic spices we associate with the cuisine of Asia.

By Chef John

Chicken Andouille Gumbo

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Sausage makes this very spicy. Can be prepared two days ahead.

By Bob Cody

Chef John's Boston Baked Beans

This is a great side dish with anything!

By Chef John

Oven Beef and Potato Stew

I decided to use this very good base recipe and add something to it. Great cold weather dinner with a loaf of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.

By Stan

Chef John's Buttermilk Fried Chicken

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I love the tangy tenderization that the buttermilk provides. After the buttermilk soak, dredge the chicken pieces in seasoned flour, and fry them in hot oil until crisp and cooked.

By Chef John

Rosemary Braised Lamb Shanks

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Lamb shanks are slowly simmered with fresh rosemary, garlic, tomatoes, and red wine. Great served with polenta, or my family's favorite--roasted garlic mashed potatoes--as you need something to soak up the wonderful sauce. A fantastic dish for company, as all the prep work is done at the beginning, and then you just have to wait.

By S. HODGE

Chef John's Classic Beef Stroganoff

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This is a fairly lean version of beef stroganoff, as most recipes call for more cream. This is something you can easily adjust to your tastes. I like a little thicker version, with just enough sauce to coat the meat and noodles.

By Chef John

Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast

Our kids request this meal every time we go camping, and seeing as we have about 15 laying chickens, it's a great way to use up eggs! Please note, this makes a LOT! You may want to consider sharing it with your camping friends or, if you're like our family and enjoy leftovers, just save the leftovers for the day you're leaving the campground and need a quick breakfast without a lot of mess and fuss. You can easily re-heat it in a microwave or in a skillet over low heat. Feel free to add more spices and personalize this recipe to suite your taste buds!

By Mrs. Mik

Inspiration and Ideas

No-Knead Artisan Style Bread

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"I preheat the Dutch oven at 450 for 30 minutes. The dough then easily slides into the preheated pan. Deliciously perfect." – Carla J Taylor

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Pot Roast with Vegetables

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This recipe is my personal favorite for pot roast. It tenderizes the toughest meats and produces a wonderful, flavorful gravy. It's best when cooked in a cast-iron Dutch oven. This is a whole meal in one pot, my favorite kind of meal.

More Dutch Oven Recipes

Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin

Most tender, flavorful pork you will ever have! The slow cooking and overnight marinade is worth the time and the sauce is amazing!

By Leanna Beth

Al Kabsa - Traditional Saudi Rice and Chicken

This was the first Arabic dish I ever made and it turned out extremely delicious, a new favorite! Serve Al Kabsa with a fresh mixed cucumber, carrot, lettuce, and tomato salad -- preferably with a little lime vinaigrette. Some fresh pita bread on the side would be nice also. Saudis like their Kabsa with a hot sauce called 'Shattah'. Enjoy!

By EmiratiWife2010

Barbeque Style Braised Short Ribs

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Beef short ribs are a highly flavorful cut; this method of cooking makes the meat so tender you won't need a knife. The thick rich sauce is delicious served with mashed potatoes and the carrots that cook with the ribs.

By Valerie Brunmeier

Tarragon Chicken and Rice Soup

When I make this soup, I always get rave reviews. The tarragon gives it a special taste. Tastes great the next day for leftovers! To be honest I don't measure the ingredients when I make this recipe, so this is my best guess at how much of each I use. This makes a very thick soup, with a bite of something in every spoonful. If too thick, add more water or chicken broth.

By RUBYJEWEL

Braised Beef Short Ribs

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After not being able to find a recipe for beef short ribs on the internet, I thought I might share this one that I came across many years ago. I have received raves about my short ribs every time I have served them. Try them, I'm sure you will agree! Enjoy!

By Jim Stearns

Sous Vide New York Strip Steak

The real advantage to this technique is the fact that you're guaranteeing a perfect medium-rare. If you've never had any luck getting large, expensive hunks of steak cooked to your idea of perfection, then this is the way to go.

By Chef John

No-Knead Artisan Style Bread

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This is a very easy bread to make without any kneading. Bake in a Dutch oven or heavy casserole dish. The bread comes out very crusty and with huge holes throughout, just like at the bakery.

By Jewissa

Sous Vide Duck Breast

How about a simple, almost foolproof, stovetop sous vide method that requires no special equipment? Too good to be true? Well, I'm happy to report it's so very true, and produced what my wife and I agreed was the best duck breast we've ever had.

By Chef John

Basic Beef Brisket in a Dutch Oven

Imagine delicious, tender slices of brisket, piled high on your plate. You could make this your reality in just a few hours with this simple recipe for the Dutch oven.

By ChefTony

Cherry Cobbler

This is my family's favorite dessert, whether we are at home or camping! This is especially yummy when served warm with vanilla ice cream. White cake mix works as well as yellow.

By Bryanne Affleck Robison

Dutch Oven Macaroni and Cheese

This Dutch oven mac and cheese is a staple in my home. I sometimes add burger meat or bacon to it to liven it up but it's delicious enough on its own! Regularly served as the main course with just a veggie side, as it can be a bit heavy if you're a mac and cheese lover who can't resist seconds (like me).

By mia

Sherry Braised Beef Short Ribs

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Beef short ribs are pretty much foolproof, and as long as two things happen, you are in for some very fine eats. First, the beef must be really well browned – I'm talking deep, dark, crusty, and caramelized. The other key step is easier. To paraphrase an expression, 'stick a fork in them, they're done.' Just braise them until they're fork-tender. After browning properly, the only way to mess these up is to undercook them, so don't.

By Chef John

Smothered Cabbage

This down-home dish is a family favorite. The addition of a ham hock and pork shank add richness and a depth of flavor that can't be beaten. It's perfect for a holiday or everyday meal, and leftovers freeze well.

By Sandra Garth

Arroz Con Pollo

Wonderful homey chicken dish. This is a recipe from a relative in Panama. Fluff the rice carefully with a fork before serving, and enjoy!

By RPOVARCHUK

Short Ribs Braised with Mushrooms and Tomatoes

The short ribs are slowly braised with easy-to-find dried porcini mushrooms (for real, ask someone at the fancy grocery store and they'll find them for you!) until they turn into a triumph of fork-tender goodness. I love these short ribs over mashed potatoes, but the rich tomato and mushroom gravy is fantastic over soft polenta as well. I really hope you give this cool weather wonder a try.

By Chef John

Greek Lamb Stew

This is a wonderful and easy stovetop preparation that is a hearty meal for the whole family. I often serve it over rice or orzo, with a nice tomato and cucumber salad and good bread. A simple, fresh, and delicious taste of the Greek Isles!

By nickysmama

Beans, Beans, and Beans

This is a very hearty dish made up of baked beans, kidney beans, and lima beans. If you like beans, you'll love this recipe.

By Tommy H.

Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic

If you like garlic, you will love this chicken!

By Anonymous

Crusty Dutch Oven Bread

An incredibly easy, crusty white bread cooked inside a Dutch oven.

By Stacey

Beef Bourguignon Without the Burgundy

This recipe for beef Merlot is one of my favorites, and a take-off on the venerable beef bourguignon, beef braised in Burgundy wine. Serve over mashed potatoes.

By Chef John

Sri Lanka Beef Curry

This beef curry uses roasted curry powder.

By Rob Murney

Paula's Dutch Oven Pot Roast

This is a yummy way to prepare an old favorite in a Dutch oven--the gravy is delicious for this pot roast! I am always asked for the recipe!

By Paula Taylor

Roux-Based Authentic Seafood Gumbo with Okra

This from-scratch gumbo takes a little bit of time, but is well worth the effort! No bouillon, chopped tomatoes, chicken, sausage, or bacon here! Impress your Cajun friends with this wonderful gumbo. Serve over white rice with a side of French bread. Enjoy!

By KRANEY

Pot Roast, Vegetables, and Beer

This is a great recipe for a quick family meal. Little prep time and makes great gravy for your meat and vegetables.

By Pam

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Dutch Oven Recipes

Staff Picks

Dutch Oven Vegetable Beef Soup

Dutch Oven Caraway Rye Bread

Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken Mole with Four Chiles

Short Rib and Cauliflower Curry

Chicken Andouille Gumbo

Chef John's Boston Baked Beans