Simmer Shaved Beef in Seasoned Broth
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03/07/2007
I learned this recipe a long time ago from a fabulous elder italian grandma. It must have a taste of garlic and even better the garlic should be cooked well almost burnt. You should cut the pieces of escarole small or it becomes a long stringy glob. Also, you can make it into a soup by adding chicken stock and easier for those who don't like the thick gooey consistency. This meal satisfies your hunger without a doubt. Please use at least 4 cloves of garlic and sprinkle some granulated garlic as well. You can add very small meatballs with the quart or so of chicken stock and it is like italian wedding soup
05/10/2006
This was creamy and delicious. Everyone in my family loved it. I only used one large head of escarole and one can of beans. I wouldn't have been able to fit any more escarole into my largest pan, it was towering! Of course, like spinach, it melted down to next to nothing, but it was enough for a side dish for dinner for the three of us with a smidge left over. I used extra garlic - probably chopped three or four cloves and I left out the parsley. Just because I forgot it. I also added a few gratings of romano cheese and stirred it in. I will definitely make this again.
01/09/2006
I loved this recipe, but my husband and children did not. So I had to give it a four because of this. I thought it was really good. Only thing I'm changing next time is when I get the escarole I'm going to chop it into smaller pieces and throw out the bottoms and any other white part. The white part had a bitter after taste. I'm going to keep feeding it to the family, make them learn to like it. :o)
08/13/2005
Thanks for this recipe!! I had been dying to find a recipe similar to a dish I vaguely remembered that my father used to make. Using this recipe, I altered it to fit the way my father used to make it, which was to simmer the cannellini beans in chicken broth and mix the entire mixture in a baking dish with day old bread. Thanks for the recipe, and for the nostalgia!!
03/06/2005
This is something we grew up eating, its a wonderful comforting dish. My mother used to add a small can of tomato sauce to the recipe, its terrific and heart healthy!!
10/23/2006
the taste was great- hubby loved it- but i found it to be "mushy"- the beans were cooked much longer than necessary. i also would have preferred a chicken stock base instead of only the juice from the beans. i think the escarole, garlic, oil and salt and peppers should cook first for 10 minutes, then the beans and some chicken stock added second and cooked for another 3 minutes max. good taste but cooking directions need to be tweaked.
03/25/2006
Absolutely amazing! I added about a cup of tomato sauce and sprinkled parmesan cheese on it at the table. With these tweaks it's just like the escarole and beans at our favorite Italian restaurant!
08/22/2006
I would give this 6 stars if I could. I was afraid it would be bitter, but it's not! It's delicious and I am going to make it again today!
04/13/2006
Outstanding! I made it into a soup by using only one escarole, 2 cups of chicken broth, a cup of Prego pasta sauce and 2 sliced chicken basil sausages. Wow!
04/13/2005
This was excellent, and easy to make. I had never had escarole or cannellini beans. Next time I will only use the leaves on the escarole, and cut out all of the "rib" part. I used 3 teaspoons of olive oil instead of tablespoons. I didn't use the parsley; instead used some of the "grinder" seasoning.
02/20/2009
This was nostalgic comfort food at its best for me--took me right back to my childhood and outstanding food prepared by my Italian grandma and my mother. The recipe doesn't specify, but the escarole should be roughly chopped. Also, you'll think you're starting out with a lot but, like other greens, it gives off a lot of moisture and cooks down to a fraction of its original volume. Thanks for the memories!
11/05/2011
Great recipe. This was a go to inexpensive meal when I was growing up. My mom made it the same way as this recipe and it is great. However, she sometimes made it with crushed tomatoes, added some sliced sausage and small pasta (ditallini). I slow cook the recipe with the additions in a crock pot. It's the bomb!
06/27/2010
Italian soul food. This is the recipe my grandmother from Italy handed down. A quick, delicious meal. The only modification I made from her recipe is to toss in a handful of pancetta when I have it. Fry for a minute or two, add garlic then escarole, beans, etc. I don't bother with the two pans. Thanks for sharing Krista.
02/10/2008
Delicious, I loved this. The only things that I did different was to add 2 cloves of minced garlic, and to drain and rinse the white beans. I know that the juice in the can lends to the "creamy" texture, but I didn't want all of that sodium and starchy liquid. Very tasty and healthy, will make again!
04/14/2007
Always excellent...BE SURE to cut off the tough stems and cut the escarole in smaller pieces. Try cutting up pieces of pepperoni in it WOW.
11/02/2010
This is so good, I always add chicken stock to make it soupier, a little mor garlic, and cooked Italian sausage - I use bulk sausage. Of course, you must top it with parmesan cheese. mmmmm
01/26/2007
This recipe was great! It is my favorite Italian dish, and there are so many things to do with it. I added some cooked chicken pieces this time, but I really love Italian sausage in it as well. It is great with chicken broth and day old hard bread as someone suggested. I only had one head of escarole, so I used some frozen chopped spinash too. Wonderful!! Thanks!
04/12/2006
Easy to make! Absolutely delicious! Would serve this to anyone. It went great with a baked chicken breast supreme and roasted mushroom potatoes.
02/09/2009
Well, i'm obviously in the minority here ... I was NOT impressed with this meal .. probably because I'm not the biggest bean lover. My husband said "well, not EVERYTHING you make can be good." Hmmph. There were no instructions as to how to cut the escarole and so I left the leaves whole ... big mistake! If you're going to make this I would suggest cutting the leaves up in slightly bigger than bite-sized pieces. I also felt the bean to escarole ratio was wrong .. too many beans! I used two large heads of escarole ... maybe if I had chopped the leaves it would have seemed like there was more escarole because the escarole DID seem to lump up in the middle of the pan. DEFINITELY use more garlic. I used 3 cloves AND garlic powder and it could have used more. Also, at the suggestion of relatives who *love* this meal I served it over penne pasta. Apparantly this is the rage in Italian restaurants on the East coast. I don't know, living on the West coast myself (and since I LOVE Italian food I doubt that even if I did live on the East coast I would order beans over yummy cheesy saucy pasta at a restaurant!). All in all, I won't be making this recipe again.
02/27/2007
Good side dish, really easy to prepare. Only thing I would change is add some garlic powder along with more garlic in the mix. And yes TWeak the cooking time, my beans ended up being mushy. Good idea though.
05/28/2009
My father's fiance is Italian, and an amazing cook. I always wondered how to make this, and this recipe gave me an excellent base to make it like she does. I would use less beans than this recipe calls for and much, much, MUCH more garlic. No black pepper, the red pepper does a fine job at bringing some spice to it as is. Someone earlier suggested 4 cloves, I would use more than that even, much more. I used minced garlic from a jar. I used the 4 cloves in the beans, and on top of that I cooked the escarole with another 4, at least. This was great served over rice (boiled in water with margarine, chopped onion and chicken bouillon) and with italian bread on the side.
01/07/2013
Can you say authentic? No need for two pans, I sautee the escarole with a chopped onion about 4 or 5 cloves of garlic, the salt and crushed red. Then I drain the beans and add them to the pot with a couple cups of chicken broth. I also add some browned bulk italian sausage for a complete meal. Oh so happy.
07/31/2011
It was great and easy to make. I added LOTS more garlic and no parsley.
10/23/2011
I liked this quite a bit. I forgot the parsley but didn't miss it. I doubled the garlic and added a little garlic powder to the beans as well. I used beans I cooked from dried, so instead of juice from the cans I used a little vegetable broth. My beans were not as cooked as canned beans are, that and with the broth I didn't get the creamy texture everyone described. I only had a little escarole so I used 1 part escarole, 2 parts curly endive. I used just a little salt and white pepper as well. It exceeded expectations! Very good and healthy!
10/20/2011
I followed the recipe exactly but did chop the escarole and would recommend chopping very fine. A delicious meal! It is so creamy and delicious.
12/21/2010
LOVE THIS RECIPE -instead of escarole i had packaged spinach so just added into beans etc. YUM!
10/09/2008
Excellent classic recipe. Great as written as a side dish. For a change I sometimes cook the escarole in chicken broth and make it a soup, thickening it up a bit with cornstarch. Served this was with bread it can be a meal in itself. I also adjust the garlic accordning to taste. Thanks for delicious simplicity!
11/07/2011
I really liked this recipe, It brought me back to my childhood. thanks
01/10/2007
great wintery comfort food! I ate almost the whole thing for lunch. I think I will try some onion in it next time for another layer of flavor.
03/22/2011
Loved this healthy side. Next time I may add more garlic. Loved the creamy texture. Don't drain the beans even though it is tempting.
03/23/2005
Super easy and super fast, it doesn't get any better than this. Greens and beans is a huge hit with my Italian husband, and this recipe meets his high standards. Thanks!
02/23/2011
This is so close to my Nana's recipe (the old school italian as others have said!). I used 4 cloves of garlic, 1 can beans, 1 head escarole, 2 tbsp oil and dried parsley. Served wtih buttered portuguese bread. YUM
03/31/2008
We have this quite often -- it's a nice change of pace from potatoes or rice. Easy and healty!
10/28/2010
Not as good the next day but still o.k.
01/01/2010
So, So Good!!!! definite comfort food!
10/06/2010
Really yummy. I subbed white pepper for the red pepper and left off the parsley.
04/12/2006
WOW! Unbelievble good and easy. I added a small can of tomato sauce -- and of course extra garlic -- and let simmer while I went for my walk. Incredible flavor. Comfort food at its best. Even better, my husband loved it too! Thanks for the recipe!
04/17/2010
This recipes was so easy and soooo good! I cook for one, so I halved all the ingredients in this recipe and had plenty for leftovers. Love it! I made it last weekend, and am making it again today!
06/13/2013
Very good and quick. To make even quicker and turn it into an awesome 'scarole and bean soup...dont bother with the second pan. Pour olive oil in large pot, brown the garlic a little and toss the chopped escarole in. Wilt that down with the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and then toss in the cans of beans right on top. Add 16oz vegetable broth and a healthy handful of Locitelli cheese and let it all cook down and simmer for 30 minutes. Best stuff on a rainy cold day and it freezes very well.
03/20/2010
Very good. Just do as others recommend and cut the escarole in small pieces so it doesn't get stringy. I eat this as a main dish, but it would be an awesome side dish as well.
06/08/2010
My dad use to make this recipe all the time with pork chops (yummm!) I was so excited to find this. I made it last night and out of habit i drained and rinsed the beans! I didn't get the creamy texture, but it was still delicious! I sprinkled a little grated parmesean on top (a little extra red pepper flakes, i love spicy) and it was perfect! Thanks for the recipe!
09/11/2011
I love this... simple, tasty and healthy vegetarian.
10/20/2010
This recipe is right up my alley! Creamy and delicious and healthy! I love it!
02/13/2009
Fast, healthy side to Italian Breaded Pork Chops. I used one huge head of escarole and drained one of the cans of beans.
12/06/2010
Amazing! Total comfort food. Exceeded my expectations. I added extra garlic and also some roasted garlic that added to the yummy creaminess.....
01/17/2007
Absolutely delicious, as well as easy and quick to prepare. This is a keeper!
06/09/2006
This was a great side dish and easy to prepare! It's also a great topping for toasted french bread and could be considered for an appetizer. My entire family loved it!
10/07/2008
Excellent simple recipe. I added a bit more garlic (3 cloves total). I also made it a bit more soup like - I added chicken stock (which means you obviously need to transfer to the beans/escarole to a pot). You can throw some white wine in there too. Serve with a nice crusty bread and great bottle of red wine and you are good to go. This recipe is delicious as is too, so you can keep it as is!!
01/28/2008
This is an excellent recipe! So easy!!! I made it twice the way it is, and once I substituted swiss chard for escarole - still great! Of course, always cut leaves in the large pieces and cook 1 head of escarole first, transfer to a plate and cook second one. While beans cook, you'll have just enough time to prepare greens, and they won't overflow or stick to the bottom.
03/03/2012
Excellent and easy. I did add a couple more cloves of garlic (I'm Italian, needs lots of garlic :)) I also made everything in a large wok. Sauteed the garlic in olive oil, broke the escarole up into pieces and mixed it in, once it softened down (about 8-10 minutes) I seasoned with the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes and mixed in the beans and let cook another 10 minutes or so as directed. Next time I may use 1.5 cans of beand depending on the size of the escarole..felt the two cans was a bit much for the 2 heads, but still delicious!
11/10/2007
One of my favorite meals. Add red pepper to taste, some like it spicy, some mild. Love it!
03/09/2011
This was soooo good! I was in a hurry & didn't quite go through all the steps listed here-I cooked the garlic (I too added more than specified, but I usually do) & red pepper flakes (doubled as well) with the escarole, then added the semi-rinsed beans to the pan, covered it & simmered for the 10 minutes. I partially rinsed the beans & used water to broth it up, to decrease the starchiness a bit, though I may try it with the full liquid from the bean can next time. It will be a part of my recipe box for a long time to come!
05/21/2012
Simple clean flavors. I too added veg broth to make it soup. We're about 90% vegan and this is a nice addition to our weeknight menus.
02/14/2010
This is one of those recipes that is a working mom's delight..It's quick, delicious and most definitely nutritious!!!
03/08/2011
This was very very good...I enjoy the slightly bitter taste of escarole so it was delish Nice with alfredo pasta it brightened up the meal .Thanks for sharing !
04/30/2006
This is great! I get four lunches out of one batch. Delicious!
12/25/2009
it was a good hearty meal. need more garlic. i would drain the beans first as it came out too creamy for my liking.
12/09/2006
So easy and tasted great! This one is a keeper. Try added some pecorino romano to it. YUM
06/04/2006
This is very, very good--even leftover and cold!
07/24/2009
I always add chicken broth to mine because I like it a bit more soupy. Also, you can use other types of beans besides cannelli. Garbanzo beans are good with this recipe. Once served, top it with shaved Parmesan or Romano cheese for a nice added touch!
03/30/2012
Delicious! Made exactly as written and it was a perfect side to veal roast. Great with crunchy bread!
10/12/2006
I made it for lunch today! Awesome!
12/16/2009
perfect every time, thanks for sharing.
04/06/2011
Just added more garlic and left out the parsley. Delicious!
11/30/2010
Wow, this came out with robust and loud flavor (added a little more garlic, because I like that) and I am so impressed! Thank you for the wonderful recipe!!! ~ Brian :)
03/26/2009
Delicious! I only used one head of escarole, cooked it, and then I added the beans to it. Great flavor and I will definitely make this again.
09/28/2008
Easy and delicious. I sliced browned bratwurst and added. Yum!
03/05/2012
Great recipe!! Made very little changes to suit my tastes.
10/13/2009
Very good and simple. I did add a little extra garlic.
01/19/2013
Awesome recipe, delicious and healthy at once. I have also added veggie or chicken stock and prepared as more of a soup, drizzled w evoo and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Served w fresh, crusty peasant loaf. Sublime!
05/30/2012
Extremely easy to make. Bought a bag of chopped escarole @ the store. Hardest part was mincing the garlic. One clove of garlic though? I put in an entire head! Helps to keep away vampires, gnats, and mosquitoes. My Italian wife was delirious with the results.
04/23/2020
My mother-in-law used to make this with chicken broth and added chunks of pepperoni in the soup. Mmmm!
03/04/2019
This was delicious. Added a few changes. I used two large heads of escarole and 4 cans of beans. I used extra garlic - probably chopped 2 heads of garlic. I left out the parsley and added rosemary and sweet onion, chopped. I also added a few gratings of romano cheese and 2 bullion cubes. Cooked ground sweet sausage and added it in. I will definitely make this again.
04/21/2013
Love it. I make this often and always add some parmesan cheese on top. Very good with the Herb Bread toasted.
11/19/2006
This recipe is excellent. Easy to cook with few ingredients and vey tasty!
10/27/2010
Delicious healthy recipe that I would recommend to many!
04/08/2008
I was skeptical about adding the liquid from the bean can, but decided to follow the recipe as written. It was delicious, very easy and well recieved by my DH. Next time I'll try adding the Trader Joe's Turkey meatballs for a full meal.
10/16/2007
I'm not sure - wait for dinner tonight! BUT, don't cook escarole in oil in a large frying pan - it needs a DEEP pan. I cut up the escarole in large pieces, discarding the bitter white base, but it overflowed the frying pan. While I was trying to stir it down, pieces flying all over the stove, the bottom started scorching. After digging out the really burnt pieces, I added a little water, simmered it until tender (all on VERY LOW heat.) Next came the beans. Being starchy, they also started to stick to the bottom of the new, clean pan - but I kept stirring. I didn't know if they should turn to mush or keep their bean shape. Anyway, I eventually combined the escarole and the beans, according to the recipe. It doesn't exactly look like the picture. Now I have to see if his honour eats it tonight with relish (his, not the kind in a jar.) I know I will.
12/08/2012
Tried to recreate an escarole and white bean pasta dish I had an italian restaurant. I love red sauce on my pasta but the combo of beans and escarole is so out of this world, that I didn't mind the absence of tomatoes. I gave this recipe 4 stars instead of 5 because I made a few adjustments. I made the dish with pasta. Boil and generously salt the pasta a few mins short of al dente. Set aside cup of pasta liquid, and drain and rinse pasta. I used only about 1 1/2 heads of escarole. Definitely trim the white ends of the escarole off. I upped the garlic to about 5, and then one more freshly grated garlic to mix into the dish at the end of cooking. I simmered the garlic until golden, added escarole, salted it. Then I took about a cup of pasta water, a cup of dry white wine, and about quarter cup of reserved bean liquid, cooked it down (leaving a little bit of liquid to mix and fully cook the pasta in the last step). (I wanted to also use chicken stock but was out. Next time I will try it with about a half cup of chicken stock). I threw in only one can of beans for a few mins, then throw in pasta (I used almost a whole 16 oz pkg of penne rigate). Top with some pecorino cheese.
05/30/2006
This has been one of the worst recipes I have ever tried. The flavor is good but the texture isn't.
09/11/2009
Very good. I followed the recipe but think it could use more garlic flavor. Next time I will saute some garlic cloves in the oil before adding the escarole. My mom made this all the time but always used the dried beans and boiled the escarole. I will try it with the dried beans next time also, you get more sauce that way. But I do prefer frying the escarole. Thanks for a great recipe Krista.
12/16/2007
Loved it..It took me back to childhood..Mom use to make all the time...I added some small sausage meatballs..it was a complete meals..thanks i'll make over and over again...
01/12/2007
This dish came out delicious. Thank you
08/15/2008
This was yummy and escarole and beans is one of my favorites! I followed the recipes as is, it was so easy to make.
12/10/2007
Awesome and homey. This is just great comfort food. It will accompany any dish.
05/23/2017
Delicious and so easy. I had to fight the urge to drain the beans but was glad I didn't. My only change was to up the garlic. A lot. :)
09/22/2016
I made this recipe and I really loved it! I did add extra garlic and also garlic powder as suggested by another commenter.. I used one head of escarole, two cloves of garlic, and one can of beans which I sprinkled with garlic powder. I did use the salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes outlined in the recipe. It was out of this world!
10/05/2015
I added spicy Italian sausage sauted ,added one small onion and 3 cloves garlic, chopped fine, and crushed red peppers, sauteed until sausage ,garlic and onion was crispy. I drained the beans to cut down on the sodium (actually used butter beans because I like them and had them on hand) deglazed the pan with a little white wine, added 2TBS. Of cream cheese to make it creamier. Added a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavor. Topped with some grated parmesan! I made a soup with the left overs by adding chicken stock. Yummy!
03/07/2017
Old time Italian classic. Creamy and flavorful! Very easy to make, and I added a little more fresh garlic.
05/02/2013
Delicious! I was looking for a recipe like my Mom & Grandmom used to make when I was young, and this comes very close. Like other reviewers here, I coarsely chopped the escarole after washing thoroughly. I added a chopped/sliced onion to the escarole & increased the garlic to taste. Salt, pepper & plenty of crushed red pepper. I used one can beans which was plenty, and added it directly to the cooked escarole avoiding the 2 pan method. Comes out deliciously creamy. Top with grated parmesan/romano cheese before serving.
07/05/2021
As a native of Utica, NY, "greens & beans", and it's cousin "Utica Greens", are a staple. Escarole is one of the better greens for you, the only problem is if you get away from traditional Italian areas, it gets harder to find. Swiss Chard or Spinach will do, but nothing like escarole. It's a good green to grow your own. Hint: you'll have to get the seeds online. I made this recipe to a "T" although I've made it many times, and it's just as good. If you don't like beans, avoid this dish.
08/29/2021
Great, My Mother would cut up 4 sticks of Pepperoni and Fry them in a pot, Keep the Juice and combine it into the Escarole and Beans.
10/17/2008
YUM! I was hesitant since I think escarole can be quite bitter, but this was delicious. I used 3 large cloves of garlic but everything else was the same. I added some cooked chicken sausage in towards the end since I had it leftover in the fridge and thought it would go well to round out the meal. It did. I will make this again.
05/22/2015
I make this quite often. I also add sausage once in a while and it's a meal. So good!
09/20/2019
I fried pepperoni pieces , onions and garlic than added the rest. It's amazing!
01/19/2014
Easy and yummy made it twice already. Left out pepper flakes
10/21/2015
This is a great recipe and now my go-to for escarole. I do chop out the ribs of the leaves to make it a little more tender, and easier for the kids to eat. Sometimes I also add ground sausage as well to make dinner a 1 pan dish. Delish!
06/27/2020
If I had only 1 meal to eat for the rest of my life, this would be it.
12/30/2020
5 stars for a basic recipe that is simple and quick for a healthy vegetarian dinner. Absolutely unnecessary to use more than one pan to prepare, though. If a person has limited time to cook, they don't have time to wash a needless pan. Cooking it all together guarantees the best way to have flavors meld.
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/82078/escarole-and-beans/
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