Country Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Country Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups water; 2 cups dried great northern beans; 3 large carrots, coarsely chopped; 12 ounces lean boneless lamb, cut into cubes; 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage; 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules; ½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; ½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed; ¼ cup dry red wine; ⅓ cup tomato paste (1/2 of a 6-ounce can); ½ cup cooked ham, cubed; ¼ cup fresh parsley, snipped

Servings: persons

6 cups water
2 cups dried great northern beans
3 large carrots, coarsely chopped
12 ounces lean boneless lamb, cut into cubes
8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
3 medium onions, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
½ teaspoon dried thyme, crushed
½ teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
¼ cup dry red wine
⅓ cup tomato paste (1/2 of a 6-ounce can)
½ cup cooked ham, cubed
¼ cup fresh parsley, snipped

1
In a large saucepan, combine the 6 cups water and the dry beans.
2
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
3
Simmer for 10 minutes.
4
Remove from heat.
5
Cover and let stand for 1 hour.
6
Drain beans; rinse with cold water and drain again.
7
In a 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, combine beans and carrots.
8
In a large skillet, cook lamb, sausage, onions, and garlic over medium heat until sausage is brown, breaking up sausage as it cooks.
9
Drain off fat.
10
Transfer meat mixture to cooker.
11
Stir in the 3 cups water, the bouillon granules, thyme, and oregano.
12
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 7 to 8 hours or on high-heat setting for 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
13
In a small bowl, stir wine into tomato paste; add to mixture in cooker along with ham and parsley.
14
Cover and cook for 15 minutes more.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups water, 2 cups dried great northern beans, 3 large carrots, coarsely chopped, 12 ounces lean boneless lamb, cut into cubes, and more.

Yes, Country 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.

Country Bean Stew

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