Dilly Bean Stew

Chef Clara

Enjoy a comforting bowl of dilly bean stew! Packed with tangy pickled beans and hearty vegetables, it's the perfect dish for family meals.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Course Dinner, lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 220 kcal

2 cups dilly beans If you can't find them, you can use pickled green beans as a substitute
1 lb potatoes peeled and diced (Yukon Gold or Russet work best)
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth for a fuller flavor
2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
1 cup corn kernels fresh or frozen
1/2 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

o Place the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium heat.
o Add the chopped onion and cook for about 4-5 minutes, or until softened. You want it to become translucent, releasing all that wonderful sweetness.
o Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic. Be careful not to burn the garlic!

o Toss in the diced potatoes, carrots, and corn. Stir well to coat everything in the oil and onions.
o Let everything cook together for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. This step allows the vegetables to begin softening and absorbing the flavors from the aromatics.

o Pour in the vegetable broth, followed by the diced tomatoes, dried thyme, and basil. Stir to combine everything.
o Season with salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to adjust the seasoning as you go—if you like a bit of a stronger herb flavor, feel free to add more thyme or basil.

o Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. Let it simmer uncovered for about 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender and fully cooked.
o Stir occasionally to make sure nothing sticks to the bottom, and enjoy the delicious smells that will fill your kitchen.

o Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the dilly beans. These add the signature tang and crunch to the stew.
o Allow the stew to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, just to heat the dilly beans through. You want them to stay crisp, so don’t overcook them.

o Taste the stew one last time and adjust the seasoning if necessary. If you like a little extra zing, you can add a dash of apple cider vinegar or more salt.
o Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.

For a thicker stew, you can mash a small portion of the potatoes right in the pot. This will give the stew a heartier texture without having to add any flour or thickening agents.

Keyword Dilly Bean Stew, Hearty Stew, Pickled Beans