White Bean Stew with Beef and Vegetables

Name: White Bean Stew with Beef and Vegetables
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 500 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 500g dried Ganxet white beans (or any good white bean); 400g stewing beef; 1 large carrot; 1 onion; 1 leek; 1 ripe tomato; 2 garlic cloves; Herbes de Provence; Sweet paprika; Salt; Extra virgin olive oil; Water

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This white bean stew with beef and vegetables is pure comfort in a bowl, the kind of homestyle meal that reminds you of Sunday lunch at grandma's. I make it with Ganxet white beans, braising beef, carrot, onion, leek, and tomato: simple ingredients for a hearty family meal that easily serves three to four.

To ensure the beans and beef turn out meltingly tender, I soak the beans overnight and let everything cook low and slow. That gentle simmer allows the meat to soften completely and lets the broth absorb all the flavours from the vegetables, sweet paprika, and herbs. It's one of those stews I love making ahead so dinner is ready and we can enjoy it without any rush.

For more comforting stews, try my White beans with Swiss chard and jamón and my Chickpea and vegetable stew.

Prep: 20 minCook: 500 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Ingredients for 3–4 servings

500g dried Ganxet white beans (or any good white bean)
400g stewing beef
1 large carrot
1 onion
1 leek
1 ripe tomato
2 garlic cloves
Herbes de Provence
Sweet paprika
Salt
Extra virgin olive oil
Water

Step by step

1In the slow cooker with a little olive oil, sear the beef on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2Next, add the vegetables and, once they begin to pick up some colour, add the chopped tomato.
3Season to taste with salt, herbes de Provence, and add the 2 garlic cloves.
4Once the tomato has cooked down, return the beef to the pot, add sweet paprika to taste, add the soaked beans, and cover everything with water.
5Cover with the lid and cook on low for 7 hours.
6After that time, remove the vegetables, blend them until smooth, and stir them back into the pot.
7Mix well and cook for 1 more hour.
8Now you can enjoy the most tender, melt-in-your-mouth white beans you've ever had.
9Time to sit down and enjoy our white bean stew with beef and vegetables!

Tips and tricks

Tips and tricks for making white bean stew with beef and vegetables

I soaked the beans in water starting the night before.

You can also cook this in a pressure cooker in about 30 to 35 minutes, or in a regular pot on the hob for roughly 2.5 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Do you need to soak the white beans beforehand?

Yes, for this recipe I soak them overnight. Then I drain them and use fresh water to cook the stew.

Can you make this beef and bean stew in a pressure cooker?

Yes, with the beans already soaked, count about 30–35 minutes from the moment the cooker reaches full pressure. Timing can vary depending on your cooker and the size of the beef pieces; just make sure both the meat and beans are completely tender.

Can you freeze white bean stew with beef and vegetables?

Yes, let it cool completely and freeze it in individual portions along with the broth. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of water if the broth has thickened too much.