Grüne Bohneneintopf mit Speck, Kartoffeln und leckeren Birnen Einwecken

mixed beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils cook faster and are often cheaper than mixed beans.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade stock is healthier and can be made from scraps.

smoked paprika

🥗Healthier: regular paprika

💰Cheaper: sweet paprika

Regular paprika provides flavor without the smokiness.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be more nutritious and flavorful.

Prepare the fresh beans by washing and trimming them.

Cut the beef and smoked bacon into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the onions and garlic finely.

Peel and dice the potatoes.

Core and slice the pears.

In a large pot, heat some oil over medium heat and sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.

Add the beef and bacon to the pot and brown them.

Stir in the potatoes and fresh beans, followed by the beef stock.

Season with salt, pepper, and bean herb, then bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let simmer until the ingredients are tender.

Add the sliced pears towards the end of cooking and let them warm through.

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