Croatian Bean Stew
If you've got cannellini beans, tomatoes and challots, you're most of the way to this Croatian beef: about 45 minutes of cooking across 5 steps. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 5 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for oven and pan. At easy difficulty across 5 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (5)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: none of the major allergens we track from the ingredients listed.
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How to make it
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add the chopped vegetables and sauté until tender.
- Take a pot, empty the beans together with the vegetables into it, put the sausages inside and cook for further 20 minutes on a low heat.
- Or, put it in an oven and bake it at a temperature of 180ºC/350ºF for 30 minutes.
- This dish is even better reheated the next day.
You'll use: Oven · Pan · Large pot
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What to serve with Croatian Bean Stew
- Mushroom soup with buckwheat Side
- Burek Side
- Fresh sardines Side
- Walnut Roll Gužvara Dessert
Tips & common questions
How long does Croatian Bean Stew take to make?
About 45 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 5 steps and 7 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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