Beans stew with meat, a typical dish from Salvadoran households, is a delicious stew that combines the main proteins our people consume. Hope you enjoy it.
The Beans Stew with Meat from El Salvador is a traditional dish deeply rooted in the country's culinary heritage, with a history that goes back generations. This stew reflects the fusion of flavors and textures that characterize Salvadoran cuisine, becoming a comforting and nutritious option for local families.
Ready to cook this exquisite recipe together? Enjoy preparing it at home!
Beans Stew with Meat
Ingredients
1 pound of Red beans soaked since the night before
2 White onion
1 Carrot
Fresh parsley
2 Red bell pepper or pimiento
Bay leaf
Thyme
½ pound of Ground meat
1 liter of Beef broth
1 teaspoon of Garlic paste
1 pinch of Black pepper
1 Tomato
Preparation
Step 1 : Red beans are cooked in a pressure cooker with salt, pepper, bay leaf, and dried thyme for approximately 15 minutes.
Step 2 : Meanwhile, chop the white onion, red bell pepper, and tomato for the base sofrito.
Step 3 : In a skillet with a little hot oil, add the chopped vegetables to make the sofrito.
Step 4 : Add garlic paste, and if desired, bay leaf and thyme to taste.
Step 5 : On one side of the skillet, cook the ground meat with a little reserved beef broth over low heat.
Step 6 : After ensuring there's no air in the pressure cooker, add the chopped carrot and remaining beef broth.
Step 7 : Cover the pot again and cook for an additional 20-30 minutes until the beans are tender.
Step 8 : Once the beans are cooked, mix them with the sofrito base and the meat, stirring to combine all ingredients.
Step 9 : Blend the leftover broth with the carrot and add it to the stew pot.
Step 10 : That's ready to be enjoyed.












