Pork with beans
4 servings
40 minutes
Pork with beans is a hearty and aromatic dish of European cuisine that combines the rich flavor of meat with the sweet, velvety texture of beans. This dish traces back to peasant traditions where meat and legumes were staples due to their nutrition. The pre-fried pork develops a crispy crust, while tomato paste and spices give it a rich, slightly tangy taste. Bell pepper adds fresh, juicy notes, and garlic and onion enhance the aroma. The dish is perfect for family dinners and can be served with greens and fresh bread to highlight its warm, homely character. An ideal option for cold evenings when you crave something comforting.
1
We cut the meat into long and thin pieces. We grate the carrot on a fine grater, chop the onion and garlic finely. We slice the bell pepper into strips.
- Pork: 400 g
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
2
Slightly fry the meat and set it aside.
- Pork: 400 g
3
In a deep pan, first sauté the garlic a bit, then add the onion and carrot and fry until golden. Add the pepper. After 5 minutes, add the meat to the vegetables and mix everything thoroughly.
- Garlic: 1 clove
- Onion: 1 piece
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Red sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Pork: 400 g
4
Pour 2/3 cup of water into the pan, cover with a lid, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Water: 1 glass
5
Dissolve 3 teaspoons of tomato paste in 1/3 cup of water and add it to the pan. When the water boils, remove the lid and simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Add salt and spices to taste 5 minutes before finishing. You can add greens.
- Tomato paste: 3 teaspoons
- Water: 1 glass
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Fresh herbs: to taste
