Croatian Baked Beans Casserole (“Zapeceni Grah”)

Name: Croatian Baked Beans Casserole (“Zapeceni Grah”)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g beans (white, preferably); 500 g leeks; 30 g lard or 30 g oil; 100 g tomatoes or 1 fresh tomato; 60 g green peppers or 1 fresh green pepper; 1 tablespoon red paprika (dry, grounded); 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon hot paprika (red, dry, grounded); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon pepper; 100 g bacon (pancetta); 2 cups water; 5 chili peppers (optional)

Servings: persons

500 g beans (white, preferably)
500 g leeks
30 g lard or 30 g oil
100 g tomatoes or 1 fresh tomato
60 g green peppers or 1 fresh green pepper
1 tablespoon red paprika (dry, grounded)
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon hot paprika (red, dry, grounded)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pepper
100 g bacon (pancetta)
2 cups water
5 chili peppers (optional)

1
Soak beans day before cooking.
2
In the morning, cook beans until soft, do not overcook it.
3
Slice leek into thin slices across and saute it on lard until softens. Add flour and some water to make creamy liquid. Add paprika (hot and sweet), stir and add beans. Add water and stir. Cook just until boils. Remove from fire.
4
Slice tomato into round slices. Slice Pepper into round slices. Slice pancetta thin.
5
Take clay pot and put some this pancetta slices on the bottom. Pour all beans over. On the top arrange tomato slices, pepper slices and over all pancetta slices. Usually, ingredients on the top depends on season: if there is no tomatoes, than no tomatoes. Bake in hot oven on 180u00b0C about 30 minutes, or when you see crusty top.

436

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g beans (white, preferably), 500 g leeks, 30 g lard or 30 g oil, 100 g tomatoes or 1 fresh tomato, and more.

Yes, Croatian Baked Beans Casserole (“Zapeceni Grah”) 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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Croatian Baked Beans Casserole (“Zapeceni Grah”)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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