Quick & Easy Army Stew

A creative twist on Budae Jjigae, incorporating fresh or frozen seafood alongside traditional ingredients for a richer, oceanic flavor profile.

Assorted seafood (shrimp, mussels, squid, clams) · Kimchi · Tofu (firm) · Enoki mushrooms

A hearty and flavorful Korean stew traditionally made with a mix of processed meats, vegetables, and gochujang-based broth. It originated after the Korean War, utilizing surplus American army base ingredients.

Spam · Sausages (e.g., Vienna sausages or hot dogs) · Kimchi · Tofu (firm or silken)

A simplified and faster version of beef stew, perfect for weeknights, using pre-cut vegetables and a quicker cooking method.

Beef stew meat, pre-cut · Olive oil · Frozen pearl onions · Frozen peas

A simplified version of Carne en su Jugo, using pre-cooked beans and a quicker cooking method for a flavorful beef stew with less active time.

Beef stew meat · Bacon · Canned pinto beans · Tomatoes

A simplified and faster version of Carne Guisada, using pre-cut stew meat and fewer spices for a weeknight-friendly meal that still captures the essence of the classic dish.

Stew beef · Olive oil · Onion · Garlic powder

A simplified and quicker version of oxtail stew, using pre-cut oxtail and pressure cooking to reduce cooking time while maintaining rich flavor.

Oxtail pieces · Olive oil · Onion · Garlic cloves

A creative twist on Irish stew, incorporating the flavors of colcannon (mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage and butter) into the stew itself.

Lamb shoulder, cut into chunks · Potatoes, peeled and quartered · Onions, chopped · Leeks, white and light green parts, sliced

A simplified and quicker version of Irish stew, using pre-cut lamb and fewer ingredients for a weeknight-friendly meal.

Diced lamb shoulder · Potatoes, peeled and diced · Onions, chopped · Carrots, diced