Best 11 Basque Bean Stew Recipes

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Basque bean stew, a delightful and hearty dish, is a staple in the Basque region of Spain and France. This traditional stew is known for its rich, flavorful broth, tender beans, and an array of vegetables. The origins of Basque bean stew can be traced back to the humble kitchens of Basque farm families, where it was prepared using locally grown ingredients and simple cooking techniques. Over the years, the stew has evolved, incorporating variations and influences from different regions. Today, Basque bean stew is a beloved dish enjoyed by people worldwide, offering a taste of Basque culinary heritage and showcasing the region's passion for wholesome and flavorful food.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW



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This easy yet wonderful stew can be made any time of year. The meat can be omitted without compromising the dish. Serve hot with a great bread and a nice spinach salad.

Provided by CRVGRL

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon canola oil
¼ pound chorizo sausage, chopped
⅓ pound cooked ham, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (1 pound) sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
1 large red bell pepper, diced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
1 small hot green chile pepper, diced
1 ½ cups water
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat, and cook the chorizo and ham 2 to 3 minutes. Place the onion in the pot, and cook until tender. Stir in garlic, and cook until tender, then mix in the sweet potatoes, bell pepper, tomatoes with juice, chile pepper, and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes, until sweet potatoes are tender.
  • Stir the beans into the pot, and cook uncovered until heated through. Mix in the mango and cilantro, and season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.9 calories, Carbohydrate 70.7 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 17.8 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 1537.7 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

HEARTY BEAN STEW



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From Regina, Saskatchewan, Penny Giles writes, "A Canadian prairie winter can be bone-chilling. A bowl of this meatless stew over couscous, rice or with cornbread is all it takes to warm us up. It's hearty, tasty and-unbeknownst to your family-healthy, too!" stew can be served over rice (note to editors: this is not meatless because of the beef broth)

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon canola oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
3 large carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1-1/4 cups beef broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 712mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 15g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BEEF AND BEAN STEW



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A large bowl of this stew on a chilly autumn day will quickly warm you up. It's great with a thick slice of homemade bread.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2-1/2 to 3 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
2 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, paprika, salt and cayenne. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, brown beef in 2 tablespoons oil. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. , In the same pan, saute onions in the remaining oil until crisp-tender. Add the water, tomato paste, sage and thyme. Return beef to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/4 hours, stirring occasionally. , Add more water if needed. Stir in beans. Cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until meat is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

BASIC BASQUE BEANS



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This recipe comes out of one my Basque cook books called The Basque Table, great book. I have cooked these beans for very large dinners (up to 70 people) always a winner. I have made a few changes. If you are preparing beans as a side dish, soup bones or morrow bones will suffice for flavor, I use ham hocks if I have them if not soup bones will work. But for a main course, you may want to add meat to the pot. Bacon or chorizo or even hamburger will work. If using hamburger, sauté first. *Research in recent years by the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture shows that a simple procedure in preparation will eliminate 80% of the gas caused in eating beans. Complex sugars are that element and can be dissolved out in the soaking water by following this method. 1. Add the washed beans to a large pot with at least 3 times as much boiling water. 2. Boil 2 minutes without a lid 3. Remove from fire, cover and let stand 1 hour. 4. Discard water and add fresh cold water to cook.

Provided by littlebasque

Categories     Beans

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dried beans
2 large onions, chopped
5 large garlic cloves
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
2 sprigs parsley
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
salt & pepper
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Wash and pick over beans to discard any stone or other debris. After preliminary preparation, add fresh cold water (hot water toughens them) to about 2 inches above beans.
  • Add soup bones or ham hocks. Bring to a boil and skim off the foam that forms. After beans have simmered covered for about 45 minutes, and are beginning to soften, add the rest of the ingredients. (If onion or salt is added in the beginning, the beans may toughen).
  • Continue cooking for about 45 minutes, or until beans are very tender. Adjust seasoning to taste.

SPANISH BASQUE SEAFOOD STEW RECIPE



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A recipe for a Basque-style seafood stew where fish and shellfish meet peppers, paprika, and white wine.

Provided by Hank Shaw

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 pound baby octopus
1 pound fish (a firm white fish such as sea bass)
1/2 pound shrimp
1/2 pound bay scallops
1/4 cup olive oil
2 medium onions (chopped)
2 celery stalks (chopped)
3 garlic cloves (chopped)
1 green pepper (chopped)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 teaspoon hot paprika (or Espelette pepper)
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1 wineglass white wine (dry)
1 quart fish stock (or chicken or water)
5 plum tomatoes (chopped and seeded)
6 sage leaves (chopped)
1 tablespoon rosemary (fresh, chopped)
2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
1 tablespoon basil (chopped)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cut the octopi into large pieces. Slice the fish into 1- to 2-inch cubes. Peel the shrimp and wash the scallops. Toss each of them with some salt and set aside -- separately.
  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large stew pot over medium-high heat for a minute or two, then add the onion and celery. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes, then add the green and red bell peppers and the baby octopus.
  • Saute the octopus, peppers, and onion for a minute or two, then add the garlic and mix well. Cook for 1 minute, then turn the heat up to high and add the white wine.
  • Mix well, and add both types of paprika and mix again. Let the mixture boil fiercely until half the wine is cooked away.
  • Add the chopped sage and rosemary, then the fish stock. stir and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and let this cook for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Test for salt and add if needed. Test a piece of octopus: If it is tender, proceed. If not, cook a bit longer.
  • Once the octopus is tender, add the tomatoes, the shrimp, fish, and scallops, then add half the parsley. Cook this at a simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the parsley and the basil. Stir to combine and serve. This stew really rises to the occasion with some good-quality crusty bread and a good white wine. A perfect choice would be a Spanish or California Albarino, but a verdelho, pinot grigio, dry riesling or Italian grillo would all be excellent, as would a Greek assyrtiko. If you are a beer drinker, a light Belgian ale would be nice, too

Nutrition Facts : Calories 587 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 228 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 63 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1369 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 19 g, ServingSize 4 to 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEAN STEW



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This white bean stew is a classic recipe that will fill your belly and warm you right up! With the insanely delicious flavor, this hearty stew will be your guests' favorite and fly off the table!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 Tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
3 whole carrots, peeled, chopped
2 ribs celery, diced
2 teaspoon garlic, minced
3 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 Tablespoon dried Italian Seasoning
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 large potato, peeled, chopped
3 (15 ounce) cans white beans ((drained and rinsed))
fresh parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onions, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir for about 8 minutes to soften the vegetables.
  • Add the garlic, tomato paste, dried Italian Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with liquid), potato, and white beans (drained and rinsed). Stir to combine, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a side of French bread!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 65 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1272 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g

BASQUE-STYLE SALMON STEW



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Heart-healthy salmon tops this simple one-pot which will help towards your five-a-day

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
3 mixed peppers , deseeded and sliced
1 large onion , thinly sliced
400g baby potatoes , unpeeled and halved
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 garlic cloves , sliced
2 tsp dried thyme
400g can chopped tomatoes
4 salmon fillets
1 tbsp chopped parsley , to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan and add the peppers, onion and potatoes. Cook, stirring regularly for 5-8 mins until golden. Then add the paprika, garlic, thyme and tomatoes. Bring to the boil, stir and cover, then turn down heat and simmer for 12 mins. Add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
  • Season the stew and lay the salmon on top, skin side down. Place the lid back on and simmer for another 8 mins until the salmon is cooked through. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 29 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 0.33 milligram of sodium

DAN'S DELICIOUS BASQUE LAMB STEW



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A Basque Style Lamb Stew. It is very delicious and spicy...It is a meal in it self. For people who don't like the taste of traditionally prepared lamb, this is the meal for you. Tender and Spicy Treat you will love!!!

Provided by dcarlucci5

Categories     Stew

Time 2h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 1/2 lbs lamb stew meat (Approx. 2.5 lbs. or so)
12 ounces beer (Any brand, Any Brand)
1 cup red wine
1 whole bay leaf
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves
1 celery, chopped
1 -2 carrot, chopped (Large)
2 potatoes, diced
salt (To Taste)
pepper (To Taste)
1 dash red cayenne pepper
italian seasoning
1 dash Tabasco sauce
garlic powder
1 tablespoon paprika

Steps:

  • Trim any excess fat from meat. Put oil in large pot and brown lamb meat about 20 min or until brown. Add onions, peppers and garlic. Turn until brown.
  • Add beer, wine, 1 Tbsp of Paprika, salt and lots of pepper. Then add Celery and Bay Leaf and then add water so that all meat is covered. Simmer for about 40 minute Keep adding water if needed.
  • Add Chopped Carrot and cook another 15 minute Add Diced Potatoes, Tomato Sauce, Garlic Powder, Italian Seasoning, Dash of Tabasco and a little Cayenne Pepper. Cook until meat is tender, about another 30 min or so. Simmer with lid.

EASY BRAZILIAN BLACK BEAN STEW



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Traditional Brazilian black beans (feijoada) can take quite some time to prepare. Considering I spend most of my time chasing after 2 small children, I've come up with this recipe for a very quick feijoada. This goes very well with white rice.

Provided by TYLOR9

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 34m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 strips bacon, diced
½ cup minced onion
½ cup minced green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained
½ cup chicken broth, or more as needed
1 teaspoon vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot sauce to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a pot over medium heat until almost crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and green pepper to the bacon; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro, garlic, and bay leaf; cook and stir until flavors combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Stir beans, chicken broth, vinegar, salt, pepper, and hot sauce into the onion mixture; cover and let simmer until the flavors combine, 10 to 15 minutes. Add more chicken broth if you would like the beans to be more soupy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 7.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 556.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

RED BEANS OF TOLOSA STEW



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_Alubias de Tolosa_ _**Editor's Note:** This recipe, introductory text, and author's tips are excerpted from Marina Chang's book_ Tastes of the Pyrenees, Classic and Modern_. We've also added some tips of our own below._ _ For a complete guide to Basque cuisine, [click here](http://eat.epicurious.com/eat/going_global/?/eat/going_global/basque/intro. html)._ Beans have long been an important diet component from Asturias (_fabada asturiana_) to Toulouse (_cassoulet_). They are easily stored and in centuries past could enable a rural family to eat well during winter. Tolosa is a Basque town in Guipúzcoa, Spain, near the French border and San Sebastián. Known for manufacturing the familiar Basque berets, on Saturdays it also hosts a colorful farmers' market in the village square where visitors can sample local produce. Red beans of Tolosa are often referred to as black beans, and their cultivation is concentrated primarily in Guipúzcoa. The Basque consider this bean variety to be the best tasting that can be had. Tolosa has long been famous for its stews made of these local red beans. Periodically, the area's chefs have contests to vie for the recognition of preparing the best. As with many widely made classic dishes, the recipe for _alubias de Tolosa_ will vary with each Basque cook; however, this version is fairly representative. The town of Gernika also lays claim to having outstanding beans for this recipe. This dish is often served with pickled guindillas, a pencil-thin, regional, spicy green pepper.

Provided by Marina Chang

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups (1 pound) small red or black beans
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound pork ribs
1/4 pound salt pork or bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 links chorizo sausage, whole or chopped in sections
2 links morcilla (blood) sausage, whole
Salt and pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large bowl or pot and fill with water at least 2 inches past the top of beans. Soak overnight. Drain and rinse. Place in a pot, adding enough water to cover beans. Boil until a foam rises to the top. Remove from heat, and pour off foamy top liquid.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or casserole dish over medium-high heat. Quickly brown the surface of the ribs. Add salt pork or bacon, and onion, stirring quickly for 3 minutes. Add garlic, and sauté until garlic begins to turn a straw color. Pour in beans and add enough water to cover all. Cover and simmer on low heat for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beans are cooked through and centers are no longer tough.
  • Add chorizo and continue to cook for 30 minutes. At this time, cook the morcilla separately in a pan with just enough water for them to simmer, and cook, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • When the beans are done, season with salt and pepper, if needed. Just prior to serving, remove and cut into sections, pork ribs, salt pork/ bacon, and chorizo sausages, if whole. Also cut morcilla sausage into sections.
  • Serve the beans, including a piece of pork rib, chorizo, and some morcilla in each serving.

BASQUE BEAN STEW



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound Idaho Great Northern beans
5 cups water
meaty ham bone or ham hocks
3 bay leaves, divided
1 large onion, quartered
4 potatoes
4 carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 pound fully cooked sausage
salt and pepper
chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in water. Or, for quick-soak method, add beans to boiling water, boil 2 minutes and let stand 1 hour. Measure soaking liquid and add water to make 4 cups. Cook beans, ham bone or hocks, 2 bay leaves, and onion in reserved liquid about 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. Peel and coarsely dice potatoes and carrots. Cook in bean liquid with garlic, thyme, and 1 bay leaf until tender. Add beans, meat from ham bone, and sausages, thickly sliced. Cook just until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove bay leaf. Before serving, sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Use dried beans: Dried beans are more flavorful and have a better texture than canned beans. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables in olive oil before adding them to the stew will help to develop their flavor.
  • Use a variety of spices: This stew is packed with flavor from a variety of spices, including paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to find your favorite combination.
  • Let the stew simmer: The longer the stew simmers, the more flavorful it will be. Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour, or up to 2 hours.
  • Serve with crusty bread or rice: This stew is perfect for serving with crusty bread or rice. The bread or rice can be used to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Basque bean stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give Basque bean stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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