Description
Jamie Oliver’s hearty chorizo butterbean stew delivers robust Spanish-inspired comfort with rich, smoky flavors. Mediterranean ingredients mingle in a one-pot wonder that promises satisfying warmth and depth you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Legumes:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) butter beans, drained
- 200 grams (7 ounces) chorizo, sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 red onions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 grams) tomatoes
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Carefully slice the chorizo sausage, red onions, and garlic cloves into uniform pieces, aiming for a consistent thickness that will ensure even cooking and texture.
- Select a medium-sized saucepan and warm 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) of olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Add the prepared chorizo, minced garlic, and sliced red onions to the heated oil, stirring frequently to prevent burning and promote even caramelization.
- Cook the ingredients for approximately 4-5 minutes, allowing the onions to become translucent and the chorizo to release its flavorful oils and develop a rich, deep color.
- Drain the butter beans thoroughly and add them to the saucepan along with the canned tomatoes, stirring gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon (3 grams) of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 grams) of freshly ground black pepper to enhance the dish’s robust flavor profile.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and allow the stew to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes, which will help meld the flavors and tenderize the ingredients.
Notes
- Savor the intensified flavors when reheating leftovers, as the stew’s taste deepens overnight.
- Crusty bread becomes the perfect companion, soaking up every drop of rich tomato and chorizo sauce.
- One-pot cooking means less cleanup and more time enjoying this comforting, hearty meal.
- Gentle simmering allows ingredients to mingle and develop a deeply satisfying flavor profile.
- Smoked paprika transforms the dish with its bold, smoky essence, creating a memorable taste experience.
- Thoroughly draining butterbeans ensures a perfect stew consistency without unwanted excess liquid.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: UK
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 476 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg