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Slow-Cooked Tavče Gravče with Smoked Paprika Reduction

Name: Slow-Cooked Tavče Gravče with Smoked Paprika Reduction
Total time: 115 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 400g white beans; 1 onion; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tomatoes; 2 tbsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper; 100ml red wine

A Macedonian bean dish featuring a deep-smoked paprika sauce slow-cooked to enhance flavor complexity.

115 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak beans overnight and drain.
In a heavy pot, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent.
Add tomatoes, smoked paprika, and cooked beans. Stir well.
Pour in red wine and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and deepen.
Transfer to a baking dish and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes.
Serve hot with bread.

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