Slow Cooker Kentucky Burgoo

Slow Cooker Kentucky Burgoo

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 192.9
  • Total Fat: 2.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 47.1 mg
  • Sodium: 94.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Slow Cooker Kentucky Burgoo calories by ingredient


Introduction

This spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate.
This spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate.

Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    16 ounces extra lean pork tenderloin, fat and silver skin removed (yields about 14 ounces)
    8 ounces boneless chicken breast, fat removed
    3 medium yellow onions, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
    2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 cup)
    3 stalks celery, diced (about 1 cup)
    2 garlic cloves, chopped
    1 14.5-ounce can no salt added diced tomatoes
    1/2 teaspoon black pepper
    1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
    1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
    1 bay leaf
    2 cups homemade chicken stock
    1 large sweet potato, diced into 1 inch cubes
    1 cup frozen lima beans
    1 cup frozen corn
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    hot sauce to taste



Tips

If you don't like sweet potatoes, try redskin potatoes instead.


Directions

Dice the pork and chicken into 3/4 inch cubes. Add the meats, onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, spices, and stock to a slow cooker. Stir to combine, layer the sweet potatoes on top, then cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours.

After 5-6 hours, add the lima beans and corn, stir and cook for another 30 minute to an hour.

Combine the cornstarch with 1/4 cup water, then add to the stew, stir and cook 10 more minutes with the lid off before serving.

Serve with hot sauce to taste.

Serves 8 (1 1/4 cups per serving)

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    21 of 21 people found this review helpful
    This is so good!!! The only thing that I changed was a substitution of Black Beans for Lima Beans. - 4/30/12


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    Incredible!
    12 of 12 people found this review helpful
    Loved it. I suggest adding the sweet potatoes about 1 hour into cooking if they are bite size. And add corn starch and water about 30 minutes before finishing the cooking. Other than that, I really enjoyed the recipe. Oh, and only use 2 onions. - 5/30/12


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    Very Good
    9 of 9 people found this review helpful
    Made for church supper (hot sauce on side for Lutherans) w/sweet potatoes; substituted a mix of home-cooked beans (Lima, navy, black) & added a few tablespoons of barley.Therefore,did not use thickener. Excellent flavor & nutrition, works even on a paper plate if you have enough vegetables. - 12/5/12


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    O.K.
    9 of 10 people found this review helpful
    I made the recipe as printed except my can of tomatoes had salt. It was just OK; bland to my tastes. Most Burgoo recipes include Worcester Sauce. vinegar or lemon juice (acid!) and salt which i will add next time to boost flavor. Maybe shredded cabbage too. - 10/22/12


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    Very Good
    8 of 8 people found this review helpful
    Easy to make. Substitute scallions or sweet onions or leeks for the yellow onions if you are concerned about onion overload. - 4/3/12


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    Very Good
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I made this stew today and i love it. I though that 3 medium onion was going to make it strong but it doesn't. I will be making this again. - 3/14/12


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    Incredible!
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    The family loves it, and it's a perfect tummy-warmer in the winter. We also used black beans instead of limas, and we serve it with some whole grain seedy bread. SO good! - 11/2/12


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    O.K.
    3 of 6 people found this review helpful
    We did not love this recipe. It was a bit bland. - 7/27/12


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    This was very good. I added chicken broth because it was a little too dry without it. - 1/16/13


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My family loves this one! We don't like sweet potato so I substited yukon gold potatoes and green peas for the lima beans. We like things spicey so I also increased the chili flakes. I will definitely be making this again! - 9/14/12


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    SOOOOO good! I normally am not a huge fan of pork or chicken, but it was just amazing in this stew! - 8/7/12


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    Very Good
    2 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I really liked it and my hubby did too. Kids.... Not as much. - 7/17/12


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    My husband and I enjoyed this! I'm not usually a fan of pork, but it worked well in this dish -- very tender! A great blend of flavors that is different from the norm. We subbed black beans for the limas. Very easy, we'll make this again! - 7/17/12


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    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Had this for dinner, was delicious! Substituted Garbanzo Beans for Lima Beans, added some quartered mushrooms, cut stock to 1.5 cups and added a half cup of Shiraz. Totally forgot the corn though. - 6/20/12


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very good. I forgot to add the corn starch (bummer). Served it over brown rice. Nice amount of zesty spice. - 5/16/12


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    VeryGood! Did not have celery, so used 1t of celery seed. Did not add lima beans or corn; did add 5 small potatoes diced (on top per instructions for sweet potato). Added a cooked sweet potato diced at the end &stirred in. Used large can diced tomatoes & more garlic, used all pork no chicken - 3/10/14


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Looks like peas were substituted for the lima beans. I'll try that! - 2/16/14


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wonderful recipe. I ate 3 bowls the very first time we made it. This is a do-again recipe. - 9/20/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I loved this recipe. My husband and I added Franks Hot Sauce right before eating... I like somewhat spicy but he likes hot so adding after serving is best. Very tasty and filling! - 8/18/12


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used peas instead of corn and took out the lima beans, also used the pre-minced garlic in the jar instead. My crock pots cooked this way faster than the recommended 5 hours, meat was totally cooked at 2 hours and I added veggies then and cooked for one more hour on the lowest possible setting - 7/21/12


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Oh, easy and flavorful! thank you! - 6/17/12


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I used russet potatoes instead of sweet and decreased onions to 1 med and added 1 chopped green pepper. I also included a tablespoon of Worchestershire sauce as the original recipe calls for some. Very good but next time I think I wll have to add a little lean beef and might use beef stock instead. - 5/1/12


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    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
    Yea a recipe for rabbit! I'm adding in the rabbit instead of the Chicken. Rabbit is very healthy for you the best animal protien you can eat! - 4/19/12


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    Incredible!
    yummy - 4/17/21


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    thanks - 3/1/21


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    Good
    I aded rabbit and subbed carrots for the yam. - 1/5/21


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    On my list to try next! - 11/2/20


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    thank you - 6/30/20


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    never heard of this before but will be trying soon! - 5/4/20


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    Great! - 4/28/20


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    interesting... - 4/12/20


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    Very Good
    tasty - 4/9/20


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    Very Good
    This had a great flavor tho I did add more garlic and extra spices. I also sauteed the meat and veggies and subbed in a russet potato for sweet potato. - 4/9/20


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    O.K.
    Ok - 4/8/20


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    Worth trying - 4/8/20


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    Very Good
    Call this leftover garbage can stew - 4/2/20


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    Incredible!
    This was awesome! I used tapioca starch because I can't eat corn! Amazing flavors! - 2/2/20


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    Great - 1/10/20


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    Very Good
    Really good! - 1/3/20


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    Very Good
    tasty - 11/17/19


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    this was so delicious - 8/19/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 8/17/19


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    Very Good
    Very good! - 7/21/19


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    very good - 4/6/19


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    Very Good
    Tasty recipe. - 4/4/19


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    Nice recipe - 3/31/19


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    Incredible!
    This was really good! Hubby & I love fixing it on a cold nights. - 11/8/18


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    Very Good
    Much better than what I expected - 9/25/18


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    Very Good
    Great recipe, I also add the beef, and basin and deer meat. OOOHH it was mouth watering! - 9/12/18


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    Very Good
    A lovely dish that both myself and my Hubby enjoy - 9/7/18


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    Very Good
    Awesome! And yes, lightened up with no rabbit! I make my own stock, so even less salt in mine! - 9/1/18


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    This looks like a nice Sunday afternoon dinner. I'm saving the recipe. - 8/31/18


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    NICE - 8/31/18


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    Good - 8/31/18


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    Perfect another good recipe for my slow cookers and very enjoyable. - 8/31/18


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    Incredible!
    Now this is a recipe I would make a few times a week and vary by using different veggies and sometimes use a mix of potatoes too! Mmmm Yumm! - 6/17/18


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    This was so good!!! - 4/19/18


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    thanks - 4/12/18


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    Incredible!
    Tasty dish. - 4/12/18


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    good and changes some of the ingredients - 4/12/18


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    Very Good
    Thanks for sharing - 4/9/18


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    Incredible!
    Tasty and not difficult to prepare. - 4/9/18


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    Nice stew, without beef. - 4/1/18


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    Another one to try. I'll share on Pinterest. - 2/7/18


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    Not sure about Lima beans. Will see. - 1/29/18


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    great - 10/19/17


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    Very Good
    Thanks for the beans switch; this is very good. 8-) - 10/6/17


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    give it a go - 4/25/17


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    I love this combination of ingredients. It really works. - 4/23/17


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    Instead of hot sauce use Guinness BBQ - 4/7/17


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    Very Good
    Always look at these at lunch time......Looks sogoood! - 4/1/17


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    Incredible!
    Very good! - 3/16/17


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    Incredible!
    GREAT recipe! - 2/3/17


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    Incredible!
    Good! I used green beans instead of limas. I also cut back on the onions based on other reviews. - 5/14/16


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    Very Good
    A good healthy hearty meal on a cold night - comfort food, added green pepper sauce to my serving - now I see why hot pepper sauce on the side - yummy, especially with warm tortillas. I also used black beans instead of Lima because I didn't have Lima beans but also added frozen m veg w/Lima beans - 2/24/15


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    Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    We did not like this recipe. Too bland. (:-(

    - 7/10/14


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    sounds like my husbands rendition of Pine City Bouya (I know it's spelt wrong ) - 1/30/14


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    Why does the picture show green peas, but the recipe doesn't list any?
    - 1/2/14


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    Quick question, the picture shown appears to have peas, however I don't see peas listed as an ingredient. Could you please clarify? Thanks! - 10/8/13


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    Very Good
    I left out the Lima beans. I should have doubled the corn. I like it. My daughter did not. added the corn and corn starch at the same time and let it cook for 30 minutes. - 9/22/13


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    Very Good
    I loved it, just enough kick (without sauce) but husband wasn't fussy about it. Didn't like how "beige" it was. Perhaps a little lean beef would change the color? - 9/21/13


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    Incredible!
    This was wonderful! Everyone in my family loved it. I used the red potatoes instead of the sweet potatoes and it was so tasty. - 8/16/13


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    Incredible!
    Excellent. Freezes well.Used black beans instead of lima beans. - 7/12/13


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    Incredible!
    Tastes better the second day...fabulous...next time I make it ahead and let it sit. - 5/25/13


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    Very Good
    Satisfying and chock full of good things. Will definitely make again. I did not have any lima beans so substituted edamame. - 5/7/13


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Never even heard of it before, but it sounds great! Now to down size it for 1 :D !! - 5/6/13


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    Incredible!
    I love this recipe, the only thing I didn't have this morning was the sweet potato, so I ran to the store to pick one up. I will have a nice dinner tonight from my slow cooker, something that I love to use in our hot weather in California. - 4/30/13


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    Sounds like a great recipe to try soon! - 4/30/13


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    Incredible!
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I'd gladly give up any burger for a bowl of burgoo!! Mmmmm! - 4/30/13


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    I will make this one of my dinner soon. Look like it is good. - 4/30/13


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    is this 1 cup plus 1/4 cup as a serving, or jsut 1/4 cup per serving? - 2/22/13


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    Awsomecan not wait - 11/8/12


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    0 of 6 people found this review helpful
    This looks delish, and I plan to do for the weekend. What would be a nice side dish to serve with this? - 7/10/12


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    0 of 17 people found this review helpful
    Meat being the main ingredient is just not a healthy choice for me. - 6/17/12


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Sounds very tasty.... I might substitute peas or soybeans for the lima beans though :) - 6/8/12


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    Incredible!
    So yummy! Flavors blend really well when slow cooking. Thanks! - 6/3/12


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    Incredible!
    Very delicious! - 5/29/12


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    Very Good
    Very tasty, very colorful! - 5/16/12


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    Very Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Really liked this. Am going to add more crushed pepper flakes next time, and leave out the cornstarch gravy (never really set up anyway). Only problem: Had to wait until a weekend, since it was going to need some additional stuff done near the end of the day. - 5/15/12


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    Very Good
    Loved the flavor. I changed a couple things. I substituted cut green beans for limas. The sweet potato chunks were crunchy. I would pre-boil/microwave next time. I prefer a "stew" to be thick, not soupy. Used about 5 or 6 Tbsp cornstarch & 1 Tbsp flour.Transferred to lg. frying pan to thicken. - 5/15/12