Hearty bowlful (4)
I believe the answer is:
stew
'hearty bowlful' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for stew that I've seen before include "Goulash" , "Worried agitation" , "Swelter" , "Tight spot" , "Meat and veg dish" .)