Pan Baked Beans

"Macedonian baked beans (tavče gravče) are a classic side dish present for every holiday, and on many days in between. Large, flat beans are softened to the just-before-falling-apart level, and then baked with chunks of onion in an abundant amount of sweet paprika. Traditional dishes present a challenge to share. There is a general direction we take to make them, plus the tweaks. Many of those are considered “the right way.” So it’s a balancing game to achieve a version that will satisfy the requirements of the tried, true and traditional taste we’re used to. The trick to do it on our own terms while not straying from the pillars. An earlier version of these Macedonian baked beans featured on the site was a quick way to make this side dish. Today we delve into the conventional way."

Preparation Time5 min

Cooking Time1 hr 35 min