Betty'S Spanish Bean And Sausage Stew Recipe

Name: Betty'S Spanish Bean And Sausage Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. small dried white beans (Great Northern or navy); 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/4 lb. slab bacon or salt pork, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 lb. smoked ham, cut 1/4 inch thick; 5 c. water; 3/4 lb. dry chorizo, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 Tbsp. paprika; 2 sprigs parsley; 2 bay leaves; 1 small tomato, chopped; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; salt and red pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. small dried white beans (Great Northern or navy)
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 lb. slab bacon or salt pork, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 lb. smoked ham, cut 1/4 inch thick
5 c. water
3/4 lb. dry chorizo, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 Tbsp. paprika
2 sprigs parsley
2 bay leaves
1 small tomato, chopped
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
salt and red pepper to taste

1
Soak beans 6 to 8 hours or overnight at room temperature in a large deep pot covered with 2 inches of cold water.
2
Drain beans into colander; dry the pot.
3
Heat oil in same pot over medium heat.
4
Saute onion, bacon and garlic until onion is wilted.
5
Cut ham into 1 inch pieces; add to beans, 5 cups water, chorizo, paprika, parsley and bay leaves.
6
Bring to boil; cover.
7
Reduce heat; simmer 45 minutes.
8
Add tomato, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 15 to 25 minutes more or until beans are tender.
9
Skim fat. Remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes before serving. Makes 6 to 8 dinner servings.

452

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. small dried white beans (Great Northern or navy), 2 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1/4 lb. slab bacon or salt pork, cut into 1/4 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Betty'S Spanish Bean And Sausage Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Betty'S Spanish Bean And Sausage Stew

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