Rustic Brussels Stew with Potatoes and Mushrooms

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A hearty, slow-cooked stew featuring smoked pork, earthy mushrooms, and tender potatoes, inspired by Brussels' traditional tavern fare. This Belgian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 120 minutes, pairs smoked pork shoulder, potatoes, button mushrooms for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, cubed smoked pork shoulder
• 2 lbs, peeled and cubed potatoes
• 12 oz, sliced button mushrooms
• 2, diced onions
• 2, peeled and diced carrots
• 2 stalks, diced celery
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp, dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 2 diced onions and sauté for 5 minutes until golden. Add 2 diced carrots and 2 diced celery, cooking for 3 minutes.
2. Step 2: Stir in 12 oz sliced button mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1.5 lbs cubed smoked pork shoulder, 2 lbs cubed potatoes, 4 cups beef broth, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1.5 hours until the pork is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
4. Step 4: Season with additional salt and pepper, then serve hot with crusty bread.