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Potato and Bean Stew

A hearty one-pot stew with potatoes, kidney beans and smoky paprika. Ready in 30 minutes and costs under 55p a portion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: british
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500g potatoes, cubed
  • 1 tin (400g) kidney beans, drained
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 carrot, sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 300ml vegetable stock
  • salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and carrot, cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the garlic, smoked paprika and thyme. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the potatoes, chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock. Bring to the boil.
  4. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Add the drained kidney beans and cook for a further 5 minutes until heated through and the sauce has thickened.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls with bread on the side.