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Flat Beans Stew (Boranija)

Aida
Boranija (mahune) is a flavorsome Bosnian stew made with soft, buttery Romano (flat) beans cooked with beef and veggies.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Soups & Stews
Cuisine Bosnian
Servings 4
Calories 451 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 3-4 ounces vegetable oil or coconut, sunflower
  • 1 onion large, minced
  • 1-2 carrots large, peeled, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • (Optional) dry celery to taste
  • 1 pound beef chuck or stew chuck, chuck steak, tenderloin, veal; diced
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1-1.5 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon sugar
  • 2 pounds Romano beans ends cut off pods, pods quartered
  • 1-1.5 pounds potatoes (about 2-3 large potatoes) Russett or Yukon gold; peeled, diced small
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3-5 cups warm water or beef broth*
  • (Optional) parsley to taste

Instructions
 

Stovetop

  • In a large pot heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add meat and seasonings and sauté for an additional 10 minutes. Add ½ cup of water (or broth) while sautéing.
  • Add paprika, tomato paste and sugar, Romano beans, and another cup of water (broth). Stir well, cover the pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add potatoes, bay leaf, and the remaining water (broth). Bring the temperature down to low, cover the pot ⅔ of the way, and let the stew cook for another hour. (Optional) Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve warm. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. (The stew is actually tastiest the day after it's made.) When ready to eat, reheat using your preferred method, and add a little bit of broth or liquid if necessary. Freezing: don't freeze the stew! However, you can blanch and freeze the flat bean. (Detailed instructions in text.)

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Notes

  • Instructions 
Adjust water (broth)  volume based on desired thickness: 3 cups for a thicker stew, 4-5 for thinner.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 4Sodium: 711mgSugar: 5gFiber: 6.5gCholesterol: 78mgCalories: 451kcalSaturated Fat: 4.8gFat: 24.9gProtein: 22.4gCarbohydrates: 34.2g
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