Slow-cooked Chorizo and Squid Stew with Butter Beans
Slow-cooked chorizo and squid stew with butter beans is a hearty Spanish-inspired main course. Tender squid and spicy chorizo simmer slowly with judion butter beans, tomatoes, onions and carrots in a rich, deep-flavoured sauce. The TM7 slowcook function delivers meltingly tender results with minimal effort, developing deep flavours over hours without constant stirring.
About this recipe
Slow-cooked chorizo and squid stew with butter beans is a standout Thermomix TM7 recipe that brings Spanish coastal cooking straight to your kitchen. Searching for an impressive seafood stew recipe for your all-in-one kitchen machine often leads to simple soups, but this one delivers real depth: whole squid simmer for hours until meltingly tender, while spicy chorizo infuses the tomato sauce with smoky paprika richness. Creamy judion butter beans soak up that flavour and add satisfying body, and carrots and onions build a sweet, aromatic base. The TM7 slowcook function is the hero here — unlike stovetop cooking, where squid turns rubbery within minutes, the low, steady temperature keeps everything succulent while you get on with your day. Serve it as a weekend main course with crusty bread, or as a festive starter for guests who appreciate something beyond the ordinary.
Preparation tips
- Clean the squid thoroughly before cooking: remove the quill, peel the skin and rinse well, then cut the bodies into rings so they cook evenly and turn meltingly tender in the slow-cooked sauce.
- Deseed the chorizo if you prefer a milder stew, and cut it into thick coins so the smoky paprika oil releases gradually into the tomato and butter bean base during the long simmer.
- This stew tastes even better the next day, so make it ahead and store it in the fridge overnight — the squid and judion beans will absorb even more of the chorizo-spiked tomato sauce.
Recipe variations
- Alcohol-free festive variation: replace the fish stock with a rich shellfish stock and add a strip of orange zest for a Galician-style touch — bright, aromatic and perfect for a dinner party starter.
- Budget-friendly variation: swap half the squid for firm white fish fillets added towards the end, and use cannellini beans instead of judion beans for a lighter but still hearty family stew.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing the judion butter beans and stock cube directly in the mixing bowl saves dirtying a separate scale and keeps quantities exact. [Precision Control]
- Chopping the onions and carrots in seconds gives the stew a fine, even base that releases sweetness during the long slow cook. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the olive oil and chorizo at the start renders the smoky paprika oil that flavours the entire tomato sauce. [Multi-Function]
- Steaming is avoided here; instead the slowcook programme keeps the squid at a gentle, steady low temperature so it becomes tender rather than rubbery. [Temperature Control]
- Grating a little extra carrot into the sauce adds natural sweetness and thickens the stew without any paste or flour. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- olive oil
- brown onions
- squid, whole, medium
- chorizo
- carrots
- tinned chopped tomatoes
- water
- fish stock cube
- fine sea salt
- ground black pepper