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Booyah (chicken and vegetable stew)

Booyah (chicken and vegetable stew)

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The Wisconsin Belgian specialty: a hearty stew of chicken and vegetables, slow-cooked for hours, perfect for a large group.

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Recipe from Kittycataclysm, Austncorp, Ushakaron, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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Booyah is a hearty stew from the Belgian-Wallonian region, originating in the northeastern part of Wisconsin. Traditionally cooked in large pots, it is often prepared during religious gatherings or picnics. Here is the recipe, passed down through four generations, as written by a descendant of the original creator.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time30 min
  • Cook time3 hr
  • Total3 hr 30 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodnibbling
  • Estimated cost$6.62 $0.41 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

16 people
  • $1.73
  • $1.39
  • $0.70
  • $0.31
  • $1.52
  • $0.21
  • $0.64
  • $0.12

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 8 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the chicken in a large pot, cover it with water, and let it simmer until it is cooked through. ≈ 3 min
  2. Remove the chicken from the broth and strain the broth to remove any fat.
  3. Add the green beans, carrots, green peas, cabbage, chopped celery, tomato sauce, onion, and, if desired, apples to the broth.
  4. Remove the skin and bones from the chicken, cut the meat into small pieces, and add it to the broth. Season with salt and add water to your liking.
  5. Cover and let simmer for at least 3 hours: the booyah tastes even better if cooked all day.

The bill

Booyah (chicken and vegetable stew)

  • 250 g of green beans$1.73
  • 450 g of diced carrots$1.39
  • 300 g of fresh green peas$0.70
  • 4 stalks of celery$0.31
  • 500 ml of tomato sauce (or 1 liter of whole tomatoes)$1.52
  • 1 large onion, chopped$0.21
  • 300 g of peeled and diced apples (optional)$0.64
  • salt$0.12

Total$6.62

that's $0.41 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large chicken, about 2 kg
  • 250 g of green beans
  • 450 g of diced carrots
  • 300 g of fresh green peas
  • 100 g of shredded cabbage
  • 4 stalks of celery
  • 500 ml of tomato sauce (or 1 liter of whole tomatoes)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 300 g of peeled and diced apples (optional)
  • salt

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