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Jersey Bean and Chorizo Stew
A hearty and flavourful stew featuring local Jersey beans, spicy chorizo, fresh tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables. This dish celebrates the best of Jersey's produce.
Prep Time
20 minutes
Total Time
1 hour 50 minutes
Calories
595 kcal
Difficulty
Medium
Equipment
3 items
Cost
£2.21/serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
250gDried Jersey Beans (Borlotti or Cannellini)(Soaked overnight and drained)
£1.20
200gSpicy Chorizo Sausage(Sliced into 1/4 inch rounds)
£2.75
500gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cut into 1-inch cubes)
£1.75
1mediumOnion(Chopped)
£0.30
2mediumCarrots(Chopped)
£0.25
2stalksCelery Stalks(Chopped)
£0.40
3clovesGarlic(Minced)
£0.15
400gCanned Chopped Tomatoes
£0.65
2tablespoonsTomato Paste
£0.20
150gFresh Seasonal Greens (Kale or Spinach)(Roughly chopped)
£1.30
1.5litersChicken or Vegetable Broth
£1.20
2tablespoonsJersey Butter
£0.30
1teaspoonSmoked Paprika
£0.10
1teaspoonDried Oregano
£0.05
To tasteSalt
£0.60
To tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)
£1.50
0.3cupJersey Milk (optional)(For added richness)
£0.15
2tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped, for garnish)
£0.40
Total Cost
£13.25
£2.21 per serving
Instructions
- 1.Heat Jersey butter in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until browned and slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chorizo from the pot and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- 2.Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 3.Stir in tomato paste, smoked paprika, and dried oregano and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4.Add the drained Jersey beans, chopped tomatoes, potatoes, and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour, or until the beans and potatoes are tender.
- 5.Return the cooked chorizo to the pot. Stir in the fresh greens (kale or spinach) and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- 6.If desired, stir in Jersey milk for added richness. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7.Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition per serving (450g)
595 kcal / 2489 kJ
Carbs
64g
25% of RDA
Fat
25g
36% of RDA
Protein
33g
66% of RDA
Detailed Breakdown
Fibre
18 g
60% of RDA
Sugar
14 g
16% of RDA
Sodium
1050 mg
46% of RDA
Saturated Fat
11 g
55% of RDA
Chef's Tips
For a deeper flavour, use homemade chicken or vegetable broth.
Adjust the amount of chorizo based on your spice preference.
The stew can be made ahead of time and reheated. The flavours will deepen overnight.
Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the delicious broth.
Cooking Equipment
Large Dutch Oven or Heavy-Bottomed Pot
Cutting Board
Knife
Wine Pairings
No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.
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