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Fasolka po Bretońsku (Polish Baked Bean Stew)

Prep 15 min Cook 1 hr Total 1 hr 15 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

A pinch of sugar balances canned tomato acidity in long-simmered stews.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Render bacon, brown kiełbasa, then onion 8 minutes; add garlic and tomato paste 1 minute.

  2. 02

    Add tomatoes, beans, broth, paprika, bay and allspice.

  3. 03

    Simmer partly covered 40 minutes until thick.

  4. 04

    Add marjoram, balance with a pinch of sugar and season. Serve with rye bread.

Notes & swaps

  • A pinch of sugar balances canned tomato acidity in long-simmered stews.