Cauldron Stew with Bread “Bones” Recipe

This Cauldron Stew with Bread “Bones” brings cozy comfort food with a spooky Halloween twist. A rich, savory stew loaded with tender beef, vegetables, and herbs is ladled into mini black cauldrons for serving. To complete the eerie effect, bone-shaped breadsticks are baked until golden and served alongside for dipping. It’s warm, filling, and fun to serve at Halloween parties or themed dinners. The playful bread “bones” make it festive, while the flavorful stew keeps everyone satisfied.

Cauldron Stew with Bread “Bones” Recipe

Cauldron Stew with Bread “Bones” is a hearty, comforting Halloween dish served in mini cauldrons with spooky bone-shaped breadsticks.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 39 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Cuisine: American

Calories: 380

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb beef stew meat cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion diced
• 2 carrots sliced
• 2 celery stalks sliced
• 2 potatoes cubed
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine optional
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• For the Bread “Bones”:
• 1 13 oz package pizza dough
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot. Brown beef cubes, then remove.
2. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
3. Stir in garlic, tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary.
4. Return beef, add potatoes, broth, and wine. Simmer 1–1.5 hours until tender.
5. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°F. Roll pizza dough into strips.
6. Tie a knot at each end of the strips to create “bone” shapes.
7. Place on a baking sheet, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with garlic powder and salt.
8. Bake 12–15 minutes until golden.
9. Serve stew in mini cauldrons with bread “bones” on the side.

Notes

• Substitute mushrooms for a vegetarian option.
• Make the stew ahead—it tastes even better the next day.
• Serve with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for garnish.