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Vijfschaft (Dutch Stew)
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 105 Minutes
Ready In: 120 Minutes
Servings: 6
A very hearty beans, vegetable and sausage one-dish supper. Hits the spot on a chilly day. Preparation time shown does not include soaking beans overnight.
Ingredients:
1/2 lb kidney beans or 1/2 lb pinto beans
2 lbs carrots, sliced
4 onions, sliced and divided into rings
2 green apples, peeled and cut in wedges
2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon sage
1 tablespoon cornstarch
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb bacon, sliced, cooked
1 large smoked sausage, sliced
Directions:
1. Soak the beans overnight in water to cover; drain and put in a large heavy casserole.
2. Cover the beans with water and bring to a boil.
3. Lower the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour.
4. Add the carrots, onions and apples; let cook 15 minutes longer.
5. Add the ingredients potatoes through sage and continue cooking 20-30 min until potatoes are tender.
6. Stir in the cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbs water to thicken the sauce.
7. Stir in the butter until it melts.
8. Remove from heat, top with the bacon and sausage and serve.
By RecipeOfHealth.com