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Plushy and toasty Naan flatbreads layered with saucy Brunswick stew style pulled meat and veggies: these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads are the ultimate twist on the classic stew!!

Plushy and toasty Naan flatbreads layered with saucy Brunswick stew style pulled meat and veggies: these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads are the ultimate twist on the classic stew!!

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I’ve grown up on Brunswick stew. It’s one of those dishes that I often forget about, but, once I’m craving it, I simply HAVE to have it — it’s indisputable. In my house, these cravings usually arise around Christmas time, as it seriously makes for one of the coziest winter dishes. Really, though, Brunswick stew is always a good idea. If you aren’t familiar, the dish is a tomato-based stew traditionally with lima beans, some type of pulled meat, and lots of veggies. It’s a staple in Southern cooking, and is often served with some type of bread, like cornbread or biscuits. While I love these go-to Southern carbs, sometimes you just need to mix things up.. Ya know? Especially in the midst of the winter, when you can only have so many soups. So, instead of serving up the classic stew with a side of bread, these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads take all the good traditional flavors and melt it on fresh, warm naan. Truly, this is the southern “pizza” of your dreams. You have to try it!!

the breakdown…

This Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads is one of my go-to easy dinners. Start everything off with a simple saute of some veggies. I go with an onion, from frozen corn, and some frozen lima beans. Lima beans are traditional to a Brunswick stew, and corn is often a nice addition. That being said, you could totally throw in any other veggies you would like. Green beans or sweet potatoes would be nice additions. Personally, however, I love just how easy it is to use frozen veggies — especially in the winter, when produce is really not at its peak. 

Simply throw all of those frozen veggies into a hot skillet with some oil then go in with all the flavor! I go with tons of garlic, just a pinch of cayenne, some worcestershire sauce, and some tomato paste. Relatively minimal, right? Well, garlic brings in the perfect little bite that’s always a good idea, and the cayenne allows you to adjust the flavors to your taste. Then, you of course have to have the worcestershire and the tomato paste… this is brunswick stew after all!! 

all about the bbq sauce…

All this said, the real flavor comes in with the addition of a bit of barbecue sauce. I love Stubb’s Barbecue Sauce, personally, but you could go with whichever is your fav. Really, this is just the best way to lock in tons of flavor into your dish, without having to go overboard simmering spices for hours. Nobody has time for that — especially not for your average weeknight dinner. 

Plushy and toasty Naan flatbreads layered with saucy Brunswick stew style pulled meat and veggies: these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads are the ultimate twist on the classic stew!!

Lastly, stir everything up with some pulled chicken or pulled pork and you have yourself the topping for your flatbreads! I usually make my own pulled chicken, as it’s honestly just so easy. To make an easy shredded chicken, start by heating a heavy bottomed pan over high heat on the stove. Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil, then sear the chicken on both sides for about 1 minute. Add enough broth or water to cover the chicken, bring the liquids to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender. Then, shred with two forks or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Alternatively, you could use a rotisserie chicken or a store bought or slow-roasted pulled-pork for this recipe. Pulled pork is a bit of a different beast, so, if that’s what you choose to go with here, I recommend buying it store bought.. Or at least allotting a lot of time to this recipe!!

time to assemble!!

With that filling all good to go, the last thing you have to do for this Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads recipe is assemble! I highly recommend making homemade naan, if you have time. It’s truly the easiest bread to make from scratch, and turns out perfect every time. That being said, if you don’t have the time, you could easily buy your naan from the store. Or, you could even go with a flatbread pita. All options are delicious!!

Plushy and toasty Naan flatbreads layered with saucy Brunswick stew style pulled meat and veggies: these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads are the ultimate twist on the classic stew!!

Top your toasty, warm naan with a good amount of that Brunswick stew filling, top with TWO types of cheese, and pop them into the oven. With a little, smoky bite from the monterey jack and a sharp yet subtle flavor from the white cheddar, this cheese combo really takes these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads above and beyond… trust me!! Top your flatbread generously with a mix of both of them and allow them to get super melty in the oven. Top with fresh chives and voila! Dinner is served!

how to serve it up…

These Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads are seriously the best weeknight dinner. I love to serve them up with a simple side salad for a well rounded meal that the whole family enjoys. Plus, you can easily make the naan and Brunswick stew topping ahead of time, and just assemble when everyone’s ready to eat! So simple, yet so good! Plus, you can easily store these in the fridge and reheat them in the oven the next day. There’s truly nothing bad about these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads. They’re the best!!

I hope you love these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments below:))

Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads

Recipe by Annie PatrickCourse: All Recipes, Appetizers, Handhelds, Main CoursesCuisine: American, SouthernDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

5

minutes
Total time

20

minutes

Plushy and toasty Naan flatbreads slathered with saucy Brunswick stew style pulled meat and veggies: these Southern Brunswick Stew Naan Flatbreads are the ultimate twist on the classic stew!!

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1 ½ cups frozen corn

  • 1 cup frozen Lima beans (or peas)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

  • 2 tbsp tomato paste

  • ½ cup barbecue sauce

  • ¼ cup water

  • salt and pepper, to taste

  • 2 cups pulled pork or chicken*

  • 6 pieces Naan (homemade or store bought)

  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, freshly grated

  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, freshly grated

  • Fresh chives, to serve

Instructions

  • Prepare homemade naan according to instructions (if making it homemade).
  • Set the oven to broil. (If your oven does not have a broil setting, preheat it to 425).
  • Spread the naan out among 2-3 baking sheets. Transfer the baking sheets to the oven and toast the naan for 4-5 minutes, until slightly crisp.
  • Meanwhile, n a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Once hot, toss in the onion, corn, and Lima beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened. Then, mix in the garlic, cayenne, Worcestershire, tomato paste, barbecue sauce, water, salt, pepper, and pulled meat, and simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Spread about 1 cup of the saucy stew mixture onto each piece of toasted naan. Top each piece off with some of the white cheddar and Monterey Jack, then transfer the baking sheets back to the oven. Broil for 4-6 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.
  • Top with fresh chives and serve warm! Enjoy!

Notes

  • To make easy shredded chicken, start by heating a heavy bottomed pan over high heat on the stove. Add about 1 tbsp of olive oil, then sear the chicken on both sides for about 1 minute. Add enough broth or water to cover the chicken, bring the liquids to a boil, cover with a lid, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and tender. You could even stir in some salsa or pickle juice, for flavor. 2Then, shred with two forks or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Alternatively, you could use a rotisserie chicken or a store bought or slow-roasted (more of a process) pulled-pork for this recipe.
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