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

Ingredients
Method
- Rinse the white beans and pat dry.
- 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.
- Transfer the seared beans to a slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrot, and raisins to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the smoked paprika and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- Stir well before serving.