Best Green Bean Stew Recipes

GREEN BEAN, ZUCCHINI AND POTATO STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté 5 minute Add green beans and cayenne pepper and sauté until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add zucchini, potatoes and parsley. Pour tomatoes and their juices over vegetables. Bring to boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring frequently, about 45 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.) Serve warm or at room temperature.

FASOLIA (GREEN BEAN STEW)

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir lamb neck bones in hot butter until browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
• Stir water, tomato sauce, salt, allspice, and pepper together in a small bowl; pour into the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, place a cover on the skillet, and cook until the meat pulls away from the neck bones, about 45 minutes.
• Put green beans and potatoes into the skillet so they are in liquid, replace cover, and continue cooking until the beans are tender and the potatoes are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard bones before serving.

LEBANESE GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Clip stem ends off green beans.
• Cut in half and rinse in cold water.
• Brown lamb cubes and onions in butter, or a little water.
• Add green beans and saute for 10 minutes.
• Add salt, spices, chopped tomatoes and water.
• Cover and simmer on low heat for 55 minutes, or until done.
• Serve with rice pilaf with sauteed pine nuts.

CHICKEN AND GREEN CHILE PUMPKIN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Combine the chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a small bowl and mix well. Sprinkle evenly over the chicken thighs and set aside.
• In a large Dutch oven (enameled cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat, add the oil. When hot, add the chicken thighs, not to crowd. Cook until nicely colored, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat until all the chicken is golden brown. Remove to a plate to hold.
• Remove all but 3 to 4 tablespoons of the fat from the pan and, over medium-high heat, add the onions, Poblano peppers and red bell peppers. Cook until the onions are just starting to caramelize, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 3 to 4 minutes more, stirring frequently.
• Add the beans to the pot and stir to combine. Add the tomatoes, Green Chile Sauce and the pumpkin and combine well. Season with salt and pepper, and then return the chicken to the pot with any accumulated juices. Nestle the chicken into the sauce, cover and bring to a simmer, adjusting the heat as needed. Simmer for 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning adjustments and serve with Green Chile Cilantro Rice with Pepitas
• In a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil. When hot, add the onions and jalapeno and saute until just starting to caramelize, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
• Reduce the heat to medium, sprinkle the onion mixture with the flour and stir constantly until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the reserved liquid from the chiles, 1 cup water, the vinegar and salt and stir until the liquid is smooth and all the flour is dissolved.
• Add the chiles and pepper and simmer for 5 to 6 minutes. Puree in a blender, or with a stick blender, and add the lime juice. Adjust to taste for salt and pepper. Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Yield: 4 1/2 cups
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the chicken stock and the Green Chile Sauce to a simmer. Hold warm.
• In a large, enameled cast-iron Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add the oil. When hot, add the onions and serrano chiles and saute until the onion is just starting to color, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Add the rice and stir to coat, Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the rice a bit. Add the garlic, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Ladle in the chicken stock and green chile mix, about 1 cup at a time, stirring and allowing the rice to absorb the liquid. Do this 3 to 4 times, and then add the rest of the liquid. Stir, cover tightly and cook for 12 to 16 minutes, stirring twice during this time.
• Add the lime juice and cilantro and stir to combine. Place in serving bowl and garnish with the pepitas.

GREEN BEAN STEW (ARABIC RECIPE)

Steps:

• Wash green beans and trim off stems. Cut in half and rinse in cold water.
• Saute lamb meat stew, onions, garlic, salt and spices in olive oil or vegetable oil(stirring occasionally) until meat is brown.
• Add 2 cups of water, green beans, chopped tomatoes or 28 oz. can of diced tomatoes. and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes. cover and simmer on low heat for around 45 minutes or until green beans are tender.
• This meal is best when served hot with plain rice.

ITALIAN GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook meat in 1 tablespoon butter until browned; drain and set meat aside. In same saucepan, saute the celery, onion and garlic with remaining butter until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, 3/4 cup water, salt, oregano, pepper and reserved meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour., Stir in beans and parsley. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for about 30 minutes longer or until meat and beans are tender. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.

GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat. Stir in tomato paste, and heat through. Set aside.
• Place green beans and water in a medium saucepan. Arrange onions and green pepper in layers over beans. Sprinkle turmeric, and salt and pepper over vegetables, and pour tomato paste over everything. Cover. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender and all water has evaporated.

VEGETARIAN EGGPLANT AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Chop the pepper, onion, and garlic and sauté them in olive oil.
• Add the seasonings (as much as you like).
• Cube the eggplant into about 1 cubes and add them to the onion/pepper/garlic mixture.
• Cook them while you take the ends off of the green.
• beans and wash them.
• Add the green beans and tomatoes to the pot and cover.
• Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the beans.
• are as soft as you like them.
• Serve by itself, with pasta/rice, or with good crusty bread.

KILLER LINGUICA & GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• snap off ends of green beans & break larger beans in half, throw in a big pot.
• quarter half an onion & throw it in with the green beans.
• slice linquica into 1 inch slices & throw in the pot.
• add garlic, bay leaves & sea salt.
• add only as much water as necessary to completely cover ingredients.
• bring to a low boil, cover & let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• peel potatoes & cut into quarters.
• add diced tomatoes (undrained), el pato sauce (or regular tomato sauce if el pato isnt available) & tomato paste.
• return to a low boil & add potatoes.
• let boil 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.
• taste & adjust seasonings if necessary.

GREEN BEAN, TURNIP AND EGGPLANT STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1/4 cup broth in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic and saute till onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes.
• Stir in remaining broth, beans, carrots, turnips, eggplant, black pepper, basil and oregano and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer til vegetables are just tender, about 25 minutes.
• Serve topped with scallions.

PORK AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Cut pork into 1 inch cubes and place in large pot with chicken broth. Cover and simmer for an 1 1/2 hours.
• Add frozen green beans, recover and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
• Add sugar, salt, vinegar, savory and pepper. Recover and simmer 10 more minutes.
• Ladle into six bowls top each with a helping of mashed potatoes and sprinkle with parsley.
• Hope you enjoy as much as my family does.

LEBANESE-STYLE GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, fry the onion in the oil for 2 - 3 minutes then add the potatoes and continue cooking for another 3 - 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add the beans, sprinkle over the cumin and cayenne and mix well together.
• Whizz the tomatoes in a blender, then add the liquidized tomatoes to the pan; stir the contents, bring to the boil, cover and leave to simmer over a medium-low heat for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• When the beans and potato are tender and tomatoes have reduced to a thick sauce, test for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as required; serve immediately.

SQUASH AND BLACK BEAN STEW WITH TOMATOES AND GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and golden, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder and cumin and stir 1 minute. Add tomatoes with juices; bring to boil. Stir in squash and green beans. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are almost tender, about 12 minutes. Stir in black beans and jalapeño. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes longer. Stir in cilantro. Season with salt and pepper.

BEAN AND GREEN HERB STEW

Steps:

• Drain the kidney beans and rinse. Place in a large saucepan and add 1 quart fresh water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and skim off any foam. Add the bay leaf, halved onion, 1 of the garlic cloves, and salt to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf and halved onion and discard.
• Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the sliced onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to color. Turn the heat to low, add a generous pinch of salt and continue to cook, stirring often, until the onion is dark brown and has melted down to about half its original volume, about 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans with their broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer, partly covered, for 30 to 60 minutes, until the beans are tender. Taste and adjust salt.
• Add the spinach by the handful, stirring until wilted before adding the next handful, until all of the spinach has been added. Stir in the herbs and scallions. Using a needle, pierce the limes in a few places and add them along with 1/2 cup of their soaking water (if you aren't using the limes, just add an additional 1/2 cup water). Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the greens and herbs are tender but still bright. Taste and adjust salt. Add pepper. Remove the dried limes before serving.
• Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze fresh lemon juice into each bowl.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Slice smoked sausage on the diagonal into 1/2 inch thick slices.
• Brown over medium heat in large saucepan or dutch oven.
• Add onions and garlic and saute until onions are transparent.
• Add potatoes and green beans.
• Add water until all ingredients are covered.
• Reduce heat to a simmer for at least 1/2 hour, adding more water if necessary.
• The longer it cooks the better it tastes.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Serve in bowls with garlic bread.

VEAL AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Cut veal into 1-in. cubes. Put into pot with cold water, salt and 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate. Cover and bring to slow boil. Reduce heat and simmer 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, wash, cut off and discard ends from green beans and cut into 1-in. pieces.
• Add beans to sauce pot, cover loosely and cook 25 minute longer, or until beans are tender.
• Dissolve bouillon cube in 1/2 cup very hot water. Set aside.
• Remove pot from heat and drain stock from meat and beans, RESERVING the stock. Return the veal and beans to pot and set aside.
• Heat butter in a small saucepan. Blend in flour, sugar, salt and 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate. Heat until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Add gradually, stirring in, the reserved stock, chicken broth and vinegar. Cook rapidly, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens. Cook 1 or 2 minute longer. Blend in the parsley, savory and pepper.
• Add to pot with veal and green beans. Heat about 10 minute or until meat is thoroughly heated.

NEW POTATO AND GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Clean and cut up all the ingredients.
• Place in your soup pot.
• Add the chicken stock and enough water so there is an inch of fluid above the vegetables.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook for 20 minutes.
• Turn the heat down to low and simmer till the green beans are tender.
• Add a little more broth or water if this gets too dry.
• Add the cornstarch/water mixture if you want it a little thicker.
• Serve with cornbread - Yummy!
• Note: What I mean by ham steak is those one big slice of ham packages.
• You won't need to add salt - the ham has enough for the dish.
• This also works in the crockpot.
• Boil the potatoes, then add everything to the crockpot 6 - 8 hours on low.

BEAN AND GREEN HERB STEW

Steps:

• 1. Drain the kidney beans and rinse. Place in a large saucepan and add 1 quart fresh water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and skim off any foam. Add the bay leaf, halved onion, 1 of the garlic cloves, and salt to taste. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove the bay leaf and halved onion and discard. 2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons oil over medium heat in a heavy soup pot or Dutch oven and add the sliced onion. Cook, stirring often, until it begins to color. Turn the heat to low, add a generous pinch of salt and continue to cook, stirring often, until the onion is dark brown and has melted down to about half its original volume, about 20 minutes. Stir in the remaining garlic and cook, stirring, until it is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beans with their broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer, partly covered, for 30 to 60 minutes, until the beans are tender. Taste and adjust salt. 3. Add the spinach by the handful, stirring until wilted before adding the next handful, until all of the spinach has been added. Stir in the herbs and scallions. Using a needle, pierce the limes in a few places and add them along with 1/2 cup of their soaking water (if you aren't using the limes, just add an additional 1/2 cup water). Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the greens and herbs are tender but still bright. Taste and adjust salt. Add pepper. Remove the dried limes before serving. 4. Serve with lemon wedges and squeeze fresh lemon juice into each bowl. Note: You can also add lemon juice directly to the stew, but the acid will dull the color of the greens in a short time. Nutritional information per serving: 280 calories; 11 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 milligrams cholesterol; 35 grams carbohydrates; 14 grams dietary fiber; 94 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 14 grams protein

GREEN-CHILE CHICKEN AND PINK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a medium soup pot, heat the vegetable oil until shimmering.
• Season the diced chicken thighs with salt and pepper and cook over moderately high heat until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook over moderate heat until softened, about 4 minutes.
• Stir in the cumin and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the pink beans, green chiles and stock to the chicken and bring to a simmer.
• Cook over moderately low heat until the stew has thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
• Ladle the chicken and pink bean stew into bowls with rice and serve with lime wedges.

HAM, POTATO, & GREEN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• 1. In stock pot ( or crock pot ) place ham and water and bring to a boil. Boil for an hour or till meat starts to come off the bone, then remove ham from the pot to take meat off the bone. When cool enough to handle, cut ham into bite sized pieces
• 2. Sautee the onion in about a tbsp of oil and then add to boiling ham stock in the crock pot along with the greenbeans and cook just till they're tender but still crisp.
• 3. Add ham back to the crock pot and add potatoes and seasonings, turn heat down to low and simmer till potatoes are fork tender.
• 4. Tastes great with a side salad and some crusty french bread