Bean Stew - Pasulj | Delicious and Hearty Bean Stew Recipe! Learn to Make Authentic Pasulj.

smoked meat

🥗Healthier: turkey or chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey or chicken reduces fat content while pork is more affordable.

white beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Canned beans save time, while dried beans are often less expensive.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: chili powder

Smoked paprika adds depth without extra calories, while chili powder is often cheaper.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds brightness, while apple cider vinegar is usually less expensive.

Boil 1 lb large Lio beans for about 30 minutes.

Drain and rinse the beans with fresh cold water.

Put the beans back in a pot and fill it up with water to start cooking.

Cut bacon into very small pieces and cut onions into very small pieces.

Peel large carrots or wash baby carrots and cut them into small pieces.

Cook bacon in a pot until it becomes golden brown.

Add chopped onions to the pot with bacon.

Add 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon pepper, and 1 tablespoon salt; mix well and set aside.

Add 4 cups beef broth to the pot with bacon and onions.

Add diced ham, 2 cups tomato sauce, carrots, and the smoked ham bone for flavor.

Add 2 tablespoons vegetable seasoning and 4 bay leaves.

Cook for about 1 hour on medium heat.

Start removing the bay leaves and smoked ham bone from the pot.

In a separate pan, heat 1/2 cup oil until almost boiling.

Add 1/2 cup flour and 1 tablespoon paprika to the hot oil; mix well and cook briefly.

Add the flour mixture to the stew and stir to combine.

Serve the pasulj.

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