Serbian Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Serbian Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 3 carrots, sliced; 2 (8 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained; 1 large celery rib, sliced; 2 medium potatoes, cubed; 2 cups smoked ham, cubed; 2 teaspoons vegeta seasoning; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 teaspoon paprika; salt

Servings: persons

1
Add all ingredients in large pot (EXCEPT THE OIL, FLOUR and RED PAPRIKA & SALT). Add enough water to just cover (Don't add more now, you will add a bit of water later.
2
Cook until veggies are tender, about 1 hour depending on individual stoves. Taste and adjust salt. At this point you can turn off stove cover pot and leave until ready to have dinner. NOW, make roux - in small sauce pan add oil and flour and paprika over med heat stirring so as not to burn. When you can scrape your finger down the back of your wooden spoon and it remains, it's good. Remove from flame, add a ladle of soup from bean pot stirring quickly so as not to clump but still be thick. Pour slowly into large pot w/other ingredients stirring all the while briskly and heat until thickened. Add little water if you feel it's too thick.
3
TOMATO & ONION SALAD.
4
3 large ripe tomatoes diced small.
5
1 large onion diced small.
6
1/4 cup oil.
7
salt.
8
Add into bowl and add oil and salt to taste. Mix together set aside until ready.

418

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, diced, 3 carrots, sliced, 2 (8 ounce) cans red kidney beans, drained, 1 large celery rib, sliced, and more.

Yes, Serbian 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.

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Serbian Bean Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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