Bean stew Balkan style

Name: Bean stew Balkan style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Greek, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 tbsp cooking oil; 1 onion big; 3 cloves garlic; 2 carrots (sliced in rounds); 300g mixed beans (traditionally used pinto or cranberry bean); 2 tbsp tomato puree; 2,5 broth cube; Pinch dry parsley; 3 bay leaf; 1 tsp crushed chilli; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp pepper; 1,2l water; 2 cured and smoked baby ribs; 1 chunk unsliced pancetta; 2 Tbsp cooking oil; 2 tbsp flour; 1 tsp sweet paprika; handfull fresh parsley; 4 Sausages (optional)

10 steps

Prep:15minCook:30min

Traditional Balkan bean stew mom thought me to make. They say it's best made in big batches (especially in a cauldron), and it gets better the more you reheat it. =) I like to keep mine simple, clean and not too mushy. It might seem complicated because it requires some preparation, but it's actually quite simple and forgiving. If I am lucky enough to have some, I like to use homemade cured baby ribs and/or a piece of pancetta, but a few good sausages will do too. Or, if you wish, you can skip the meat altogether and make a nice vegetarian version.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:02:14 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories496.7 kcal (25%)

Total Fat27.9 g (40%)

Carbs56.9 g (22%)

Sugars5.6 g (6%)

Protein29 g (58%)

Sodium3170.6 mg (159%)

Fiber27.8 g (99%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Preparation

Step 1

soak the beans overnight in cold water

Step 2

Bring beans to boil, throw the water, whash the beans and repeat.

Step 3

Bring ribs and pancetta to boil and throw the water.

Cooking the stew

Step 4

Saute the onions in an open presure cooker for about 5 minutes on medium heat, add garlic, saute for 1 extra minute and then add carrots.

Step 5

Add beans, tomato puree, broth cubes, spices, water and meats. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary. Take into account that meats will make it saltier once cooked so be cautious.

Step 6

Close the pressure cooker and cook for 30 min.