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Macedonian Bean and Meat Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

Name: Macedonian Bean and Meat Stew with Carrots and Potatoes
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 cup dried white beans; 1 lb beef or pork; 1 onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 carrots, diced; 2 potatoes, diced; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 cup tomato paste

A hearty bean soup with meat, a staple in North Macedonian cuisine.

120 minutes6 servings

Method

Soak the beans overnight and drain.
In a large pot, brown the meat and set aside.
Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the same pot.
Add the beans, meat, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and paprika.
Add enough water to cover the ingredients and bring to a boil.
Simmer for 1-2 hours until the beans are tender.
For whole cuts, check a minimum internal temperature of 63°C (145°F), then rest for at least 3 minutes before serving.

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