I've found Le Creuset style without the price tag – Martha Stewart’s chic Dutch oven is under $50 right now, and it’s racking up hundreds of five-star reviews

I love my cast-iron Dutch oven – it has a permanent spot on my stovetop in fall and winter. The famous French brands are often hailed as the best, but with price tags pushing $300–$500, they can feel painfully out of reach.

So when I spotted a cast-iron Martha Stewart Dutch oven for just $46.99 (discounted by nearly half on Amazon), I was instantly tempted.

What really surprised me were the hundreds of five-star reviews, many from home cooks who also own the best cast iron cookware money can buy – and still rate Martha’s version just as highly. If you've been wondering, 'Is Le Creuset worth the money?' this is a serious contender.

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Martha Stewart 7 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven in Martha Blue: was $79.99 now $46.99 at Amazon

This large, family-sized Dutch oven has everything you need for cozy fall cooking: smooth enameled cast iron that’s easy to clean, a self-basting lid that keeps dishes perfectly moist, and oven-safe performance up to 500°F. Stylish and under $50, a deal like this is almost unheard of.

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If you’ve always wanted one of the best Dutch ovens, Martha's $46.99 version is much more approachable than a $400 Le Creuset equivalent – although the Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven is currently discounted on Amazon, too right now.

Reviewers are clearly thrilled with the Martha Stewart Dutch oven, praising the craftsmanship of the non-toxic cookware. One reviewer wrote, 'The quality is just as good as Le Creuset, but the price is much better. I love the color and simple aesthetic; it’s not loud or overpowering. Works perfectly for pasta, soups, and large meals.'

Another added, 'This is a fantastic, high-quality product. I already owned one, purchased elsewhere for nearly three times the price. The deal on this could not be beat!''

The Martha Stewart Dutch oven also makes a beautiful holiday gift for a loved one. They are loads of color options on Amazon, though the 'Martha Blue' is currently the most affordable.

Amazon's smaller 4 qt Martha Stewart Dutch oven is out of stock at the moment, but the 7-quart version is ideal for nostalgic family meals (a huge fall food trend) and even Thanksgiving hosting, with plenty of room for searing meat, slow-simmering soups, or even baking bread.

More Martha Stewart essentials on discount

I've been scrolling the early Amazon Prime deals (and the rival sales) all day, looking for Martha Stewart gems. I found some discounts that are too good to gatekeep (I immediately bought Martha's latest cookbook on sale, too).

When the evenings start drawing in, a Dutch oven becomes indispensable. If you’re looking for even some warming recipe inspiration, I recently compiled the best cozy slow cooker idea. From the Vietnamese Phǒ that cures my colds to indulgent hot cider and hot chocolate, they'll work just as well in a Dutch oven, too.