Best 2 Styrian Gigantes Scarlet Runner Bean Casserole Recipes

Styrian gigantes scarlet runner bean casserole is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. This traditional Austrian dish is made with scarlet runner beans, bacon, onions, and spices. The beans are simmered in a creamy sauce until they are tender and flavorful. The casserole is then topped with a crispy breadcrumb crust. This dish is sure to warm you up on a cold day and is sure to please the whole family.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

GIGANTES (GREEK GIANT BAKED BEANS)

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Butter Beans are most similar to our 'gigantes' (giants). If any of you have access to an ethnic Greek grocery, go and get the real thing - you'll love them!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories Beans

Time 2h30m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 lb dried butter beans (soaked overnight) or 1 lb dried lima beans (soaked overnight)
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice (concasse)
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
1 red bell pepper, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced
3 large carrots, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
2 stalks celery & leaves, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lb bacon, chopped (or 6 oz. bacon and 6 oz good quality pork sausage, cut up) (optional)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 vegetable bouillon cubes
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons fresh dill, minced
enough hot water, to cover beans by 1 inch

Steps:

Cook the pre-soaked beans in a pressure cooker, with enough water to cover by one inch, for 20 minutes and allow to sit, undisturbed, for 2-3 hours before proceeding with recipe.
Tip the beans into a large baking pan.
Add all of the remaining ingredients, except the dill, and stir well to distribute.
Pour over enough hot water to cover beans by 1".
Place pan in oven and set oven to 400°F.
Bake for 2 hours. Check, if you like your beans more tender, cook them a half hour longer.
Stir dill in for last 15 minutes of baking.
There will still be plenty of juices in the pan, but these will be absorbed by the beans and thicken as the beans cool.
Like nearly all bean recipes, these only improve the next day, and the day after next.
In Greece, these beans would constitute the main, 'vegetarian' meal and would not include the bacon, which is my own addition. We often eat meatless, especially when we're fasting. With or without the bacon or sausage, this is good eating, especially with a big chunk of sharp feta cheese on the side to nibble on between bites of beans and slurps of sauce and some good, honest, crusty bread to clean your plate up with. :-).

STYRIAN "GIGANTES" (SCARLET RUNNER BEAN CASSEROLE)

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This is a styrian version (Styria, Province of Austria) of a hearty, simple and vegan Greek Bean dish, that tastes heavenly and uses "Käferbohnen" (Scarlet runner beans) instead of white giant beans. If you can't get hold of Scarlet Runner Beans use giant beans instead. The original recipe calls for about 200ml olive oil, i cut that lavish amount in half, and still find it's enough oil left :). Prep.time comes without beansoaking time!

Provided by Eismeer

Categories Beans

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

300 g scarlet runner beans (dry or 400g canned)
100 ml olive oil
1 onion (white, large)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
4 tomatoes (fresh or 1 large can tomatoes without juice)
salt and pepper

Steps:

If using dried beans, soak them overnight and cook according to package instructions (usually for 90min.).
Cut onion in about 0,5cm pieces, mince garlic, peel and seed tomatoes (put in boiling water for about 30sec.) and chop into bite size pieces.
Heat olive oil and add onion and garlic. Let fry until translucent.
Add beans and tomatoes. Stir.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer to baking dish and let bake for about 20-25 minute at 175°C (until the beans go lightly crispy).
Enjoy with white bread, such as baguette, ciabatta or pita. The oil onion mixture tastes heavenly when dipped into.

Tips:

Soak the scarlet runner beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by bringing them to a boil in a large pot of water. Remove the pot from the heat and let the beans soak for 1 hour before draining and rinsing them.
Use a variety of vegetables in your Styrian Gigantes. This will add flavor and color to the dish. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.
Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This dish is very versatile and can be customized to your own taste. Some good options include garlic, paprika, cumin, and oregano.
Serve Styrian Gigantes with a side of crusty bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Styrian Gigantes is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.