Turkish-Style Beef and White Bean Stew Recipe (Lokanta Style)
Lokanta-style beef and white bean stew recipe: You sauté diced beef with onion, butter, oil, and tomato paste, then simmer pre-soaked beans with hot water until tender. It’s a cozy pot meal that’s easy to plan ahead, and the steps keep things clear—ingredients (malzemeleri) are simple and the “how to make” (nasıl yapılır) is straightforward.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Get the beans ready
Drain the pre-soaked beans. If you like, give them a quick rinse to reduce extra starch.
Brown the beef
Heat the pot. Add butter and sunflower oil, then add the diced beef. Cook over medium heat until it releases its juices and they mostly evaporate.
Soften the onion
Stir in the chopped onion. Cook until it turns translucent and starts to lightly color.
Cook off the tomato paste
Add tomato paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes so it loses its raw taste.
Add the beans
Add the drained beans and stir briefly so they’re coated with the paste and fat.
Simmer
Pour in enough hot water to cover everything by about 2–3 cm (1 inch). Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 50 minutes until the beans are tender. Top up with hot water if needed.
Season and finish
Near the end, add salt and black pepper. Let it simmer a few more minutes to thicken slightly, then rest briefly and serve.