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Macedonian · North Macedonia

Crisp-Sear-And-Slow-Cooked Bean and Carrot Stew with Smoked Paprika

A modern take on Tavče Gravče, featuring a crispy sear on the beans before slow cooking for enhanced depth of flavor.

480 minutes6 servings
Crisp-Sear-And-Slow-Cooked Bean and Carrot Stew with Smoked Paprika
Photo: Тиверополник · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse the white beans and pat dry.
  2. In a skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium-high heat. Add the white beans and sear for 3-4 minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Transfer the seared beans to a slow cooker.
  4. Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and raisins to the slow cooker.
  5. Stir in the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour in the vegetable broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  7. Stir well before serving.

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