Balkan Bean Soup
This hearty beef and bean stew is a comforting and satisfying dish that is perfect for chilly evenings. Tender beef, fragrant garlic, and smoky paprika come together in a rich tomato-based broth, creating a flavorful base for the addition of creamy beans, sweet corn, and vibrant peas. Simmered slowly to allow the flavors to meld, this stew is even more delicious when reheated the next day, making it a great option for meal prep. Warm, filling, and full of wholesome ingredients, this stew is sure to become a favorite in your household.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 340 g stewing or casserole beef, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato puree
- 568 ml vegetable stock
- 2 x 400g cans beans (e.g. kidney, cannellini), drained
- 1 x 340 g can sweetcorn, drained
- 170 g frozen peas
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the beef
- Add the paprika and crushed garlic and fry off for about 1 minute
- Add the stock, tomatoes and tomato puree. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 1 3/4 to 2 hours
- Stir in the beans, corns and peas and simmer, uncovered for a further 5 minutes.
- Season well and serve
- Even better if allowed to cool and then reheated the following day (if there's any left!)
Yield
Serves 6
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