Chili Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Chili Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb red kidney beans, uncooked; 5 cups water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 lb mixed vegetables, scrubbed and chopped (e.g. celery, pepper, carrot); 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon chili powder; 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato puree; 3 tablespoons red wine; 2 ounces bulgur wheat or 2 ounces couscous; 2 1/2 cups stock (liquid reserved from cooking the beans); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 lb red kidney beans, uncooked
5 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 lb mixed vegetables, scrubbed and chopped (e.g. celery, pepper, carrot)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato puree
3 tablespoons red wine
2 ounces bulgur wheat or 2 ounces couscous
2 1/2 cups stock (liquid reserved from cooking the beans)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
Soak the beans overnight in water, drain and rinse well.
2
Bring the beans to the boil in the 5 cups of water, let boil for ten minutes.
3
Then cover the pot and simmer for a further 35 - 40 minutes.
4
When the beans are soft, drain and reserve the stock for use later.
5
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, gently fry the onions and garlic for a few minutes and then add the chopped vegetables, beans, and spices.
6
Stir well and cook for 5 minutes
7
Add the tomatoes, tomato puree, red wine, bulgur wheat or couscous
8
Stir and then add the stock.
9
Bring the mixture to the boil, cover the pan and simmer for about 30 minutes.
10
Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
11
Cook 20 - 30 minutes
12
Serve hot.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb red kidney beans, uncooked, 5 cups water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 lb onion, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Chili Bean 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.

Chili Bean Stew

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