**Embark on a Culinary Journey with Sausage and Bean Stew: A Medley of Flavors and Textures**
Immerse yourself in the comforting aromas and delightful flavors of sausage and bean stew, a hearty and versatile dish that promises a satisfying culinary experience. This classic stew combines the savory richness of sausage, the tender heartiness of beans, and a symphony of vegetables, all simmered in a flavorful broth. Whether you prefer a traditional or a modern twist, this article presents a collection of enticing recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From the classic combination of pork sausage and white beans to the vibrant fusion of spicy chorizo and black beans, these recipes offer a global exploration of sausage and bean stews. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul with this delectable dish that's perfect for a cozy meal with loved ones.
PORTUGUESE SAUSAGE AND BEAN STEW
Provided by Aida Mollenkamp
Categories main-dish
Time 14h10m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If using dried beans, add the beans to a large bowl, cover by 2 inches with cold water and let soak for at least 8 hours, or overnight. Drain and set aside. If using canned beans, drain and rinse.
- Add the bacon, if using, to a large, heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat and cook until browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon and set aside. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat and return the skillet to the stovetop. Add the sausage and cook until browned. With a slotted spoon, remove the sausage to a bowl and reserve.
- Discard all but 1 tablespoon of the fat from the skillet and return to the stove over medium heat. When the fat shimmers, add the onion and garlic, stir to coat in fat, and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the potatoes and stir to coat in the tomato paste. Add the beans, chorizo, and all remaining ingredients, except the bacon, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors have melded and the dried beans are cooked through, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Crumble the bacon into beans, and season with additional salt, if needed. Remove the bay leaf, transfer the beans to a serving bowl and serve.
SAUSAGE, BEAN AND PASTA STEW
Two secret ingredients do double-duty in this sausage stew: fire- roasted canned tomatoes boost the flavor and add smoky backbone, while a Parmesan rind-which you can get on its own in many supermarkets-adds a savory, just-slightly-cheesy note and tons of body.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 8h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spread the onions over the bottom of a 5 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker and top with the carrots, garlic, white beans, thyme bundle and sausage links. Mix the diced tomatoes with the broth and 3 cups water and pour over the sausages. Add the Parmesan rind if using.
- Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours; the beans will be tender and begin to fall apart.
- Uncover the slow cooker, remove and discard the thyme bundle and Parmesan rind and transfer the sausage links to a cutting board. Stir the pasta into the stew and continue to cook, covered, until the pasta is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Cut the sausages into bite-size pieces and stir into the stew along with the parsley and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan on the side for sprinkling on top and crusty bread for soaking up the broth.
POLISH BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW
A hearty and satisfying Polish stew with cannellini beans, bacon, and kielbasa. Served with crusty bread it's a meal that sticks to the bones, perfect for a cold winter's night!
Provided by Olenka
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 9h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place cannellini beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain and add to a large pot. Cover with fresh water and cook on low heat until beans are tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat while beans are cooking. Add bacon and sausage and cook until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer meats to a bowl, reserving some of the grease in the skillet.
- Cook onions in the reserved grease until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Add to bowl with meats.
- Stir meat mixture, bay leaves, and allspice into the cooked beans and bring to a simmer. Add tomatoes, marjoram, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue to simmer, 10 to 15 minutes. Add water if there is not enough liquid in the pot.
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, add flour, and stir into a paste. Remove from heat and add to stew; stir in paprika powder. Simmer until stew has thickened, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 816.9 calories, Carbohydrate 89.4 g, Cholesterol 73.5 mg, Fat 31.4 g, Fiber 21.7 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 13.5 g, Sodium 1225.3 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE, BEAN AND PASTA STEW
Two secret ingredients do double-duty in this sausage stew: fire- roasted canned tomatoes boost the flavor and add smoky backbone, while a Parmesan rind-which you can get on its own in many supermarkets-adds a savory, just-slightly-cheesy note and tons of body.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 8h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings (or 4 with leftovers)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Spread the onions over the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker and top with the carrots, garlic, white beans, thyme bundle and sausage links. Mix the diced tomatoes with the broth and 3 cups water and pour over the sausages. Add the Parmesan rind if using.
- Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours; the beans will be tender and begin to fall apart. Uncover the slow cooker, remove and discard the thyme bundle and Parmesan rind and transfer the sausage links to a cutting board. Stir the pasta into the stew and continue to cook, covered, until the pasta is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
- Turn off the heat. Cut the sausages into bite-size pieces and stir into the stew along with the parsley and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan on the side for sprinkling on top and crusty bread for soaking up the broth.
- Cook's Note: This stew is also a great way to use up leftover cooked pasta. Simply omit the ditalini, reduce the water by 1 cup and stir 1 cup of cooked pasta (cut up if long noodles) into the finished stew along with the sausage pieces.
SAUSAGE AND BEAN STEW
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat; add the sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Reduce the heat to medium low and add the garlic to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the carrots, fennel, onion, 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 tablespoon thyme and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 15 minutes.
- Preheat the broiler. Combine the panko with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 tablespoon thyme and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; set aside. Return the sausage to the skillet along with the beans and their liquid, the tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and gently simmer until the liquid is slightly reduced, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle the panko mixture evenly over the stew and broil until golden, about 4 minutes.
SAUSAGE BEAN STEW
Meet the Cook: One of the reasons I like quick dinners like this is our two sons, who are 7 and 6. With boys of those ages, I am constantly on the go! Plus, I home-educate our children. With this recipe, if we really get involved in a science experiment or an art project, I can still fix a good meal for my family. -Cheryl Nagy, Newark, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and cook over medium heat for 45-60 minutes or until the barley and lentils are tender. Stir in spinach; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 1228mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW IN PUMPKIN BOWLS
Intense heat concentrates the pumpkin's sugars, bringing out its natural sweetness -- so you can enjoy its rich, dense flesh as you spoon out your stew. White beans, red pearl onions, baby peas, and turkey sausage make up the deep-flavored mix.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Turkey Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put beans into a medium bowl; cover with cold water by 2 inches. Refrigerate 8 hours (up to overnight). Drain beans and transfer to a large stockpot.
- Make bouquet garni: Place bay leaves, thyme sprigs, and the peppercorns on a square of cheesecloth; tie into a bundle with kitchen twine. Add stock, onion, and bouquet garni to pot with beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Discard bouquet garni.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a keyhole saw, cut out tops of pumpkins, and reserve. Remove seeds. Rub inside of each pumpkin with the oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place pumpkins and tops right side up on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 25 minutes. Remove tops; let cool completely on a wire rack, and reserve for garnish. Turn pumpkins upside down, and bake until flesh is tender but firm, about 25 minutes more. Let cool completely on rack.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add sausage. Cook, stirring, until sausage is browned, about 7 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, the pearl onions, potatoes, carrots, leeks, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 12 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and peas. Stir in flour, and cook 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add milk; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in beans, reserved cooking liquid, sage, thyme leaves, and 2 cups water. Bring to a simmer; cook until thick, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Divide the stew among pumpkin shells. Place on baking sheets, and bake until pumpkins are soft, about 15 minutes. Garnish with tops.
WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW
This recipe is a combination of things I had on hand and wanted to make a hearty stew--something to stick to the ribs. Serve with rolls, salad for a complete meal.
Provided by mightyro_cooking4u
Categories Stew
Time 2h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight, covered with water; drain.
- In a heavy 6-quart Dutch oven or cast- iron pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, stirring continuously, until it becomes dark brown (like dark chocolate), for 20 to 25 minutes. (Do not rush the process and do not not stop stirring or the roux will burn, and you will have to start over. Stay away from the phone).
- Add the onion,bell pepper, celery, salt, thyme, bay leaves, cayenne and black pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.
- Add the ham and sausage and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until the ham and sausage begin to cook. Stir in the beans and garlic. Stir in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally. If the stew becomes too thick, stir in more broth (or water if you don't have the broth).
- Add the mushrooms. Cook for 30 minutes longer.
GARBANZO BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW
Garbanzo beans in a tomato-based sauce with sweet Italian sausage and pasta. Hearty winter comfort food, it can be varied using other types of sausages. I came up with this one day when I was tired of the same old stuff, and I had picked up dried garbanzo beans at Cleveland's West Side Market.
Provided by RCHEISS
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Pork
Time 11h55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the garbanzo beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Or, bring the beans and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then stir in the sausage. Cook and stir until the sausage is evenly browned and no longer pink. Remove sausage and set aside, leaving any grease from the sausage in the skillet. Return the skillet to the stove and reduce the heat to medium, then add the bell pepper and onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the garlic. Continue cooking and stirring until the onion is golden brown, about 5 more minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the flour until the mixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir the tomatoes and chicken stock into the flour mixture, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook and stir until the mixture is thick and smooth, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with basil, parsley, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir in the sausage. Cover and cook over low heat for 2 hours, then add the prepared garbanzo beans. Cook for an additional hour.
- Meanwhile, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the pipette pasta, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink. Stir the pasta into the stew, adding more chicken stock, if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.2 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 38.1 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1457.6 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
QUINOA, CHICKEN SAUSAGE, AND WHITE BEAN STEW
Wholesome and heartwarming! Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and some good fresh bread.
Provided by sadiebea
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Remove the casings from the chicken sausages. Slice in half lengthwise, then crosswise into half-moons. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saute pan and saute chicken sausage until well browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pan.
- Heat remaining oil in the same pan. Saute onion, mushrooms, thyme, paprika, salt, cayenne, and pepper until mushrooms are well browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Heat chicken stock in a large stockpot. Add cannellini beans, tomatoes, spinach, and quinoa. Simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15 minutes. Add the sausage and mushroom mixture. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve in soup bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.5 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 1902.7 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
SLOW COOKER HEARTY MIXED BEAN STEW WITH SAUSAGE
Here's a hearty stew to feed a hungry crowd--it features a colorful array of beans simmering with sausage and chicken broth that slow cooks for hours, leaving you free to enjoy the day.
Provided by Swanson®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Swanson®
Time 8h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook the sausage in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat until well browned, stirring often to separate meat. Pour off any fat.
- Stir the sausage, broth, black pepper, carrots, celery and beans in a 5-quart slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours.
- Stir in the tomatoes. Cover and cook for 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Sprinkle with the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 39.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1549.7 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN STEW (WEIGHT WATCHERS)
This is the first Weight Watchers recipe I've used, and, boy, am I glad I did! The stew is SO tasty and easy. Even better, the recipe can be modified according to what you have on hand. For instance, I used spinach instead of broccoli rabe and a small white onion since in the place of the red, and instead of the Italian sausage, I used kielbasa. I also added lots of red pepper flakes and some cayenne, too. So have fun with this recipe! I can hardly wait to hear what you think of it.
Provided by CorriePDX
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a stockpot or large nonstick skillet, heat the oil.
- Crumble the sausage into the skillet, and cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes. (NOTE: If you're using kielbasa, just saute briefly until it browns).
- Add the onion, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper, stirring as needed, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the broccoli rabe, tomatoes and beans; cook until the broccoli rabe is wilted, about five minutes. (If you're using fresh spinach, it will wilt! I promise.
- Just cover it with the bean and sausage mixture and let it cook for about 5 minutes).
- Top with cheese if desired and serve.
PINTO BEAN & ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE STEW RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by PineyCook
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pick over beans to remove any pebbles or broken beans and rinse under cold water. Place in a bowl, cover with 3 inches of cold water and soak for at least 6 hours or overnight. Heat oil in a large heavy casserole or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is almost crisp, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a small bowl and set aside in the refrigerator. Add onions cook, stirring, over medium heat, until soft and lightly brown, 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and chile pepper to taste; continue to cook, stirring, until the mixture is soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in paprika. Add tomatoes and cook until they release their juice, about 2 minutes. Drain the beans. Stir the beans and 8 cups water into the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. Stir in the reserved sausage and bacon along with salt and pepper. Continue simmering, adding a little water if the beans are dry, until the beans are very soft and beginning to break down, about 30 minutes more. Stir in lime zest and juice.
SAUSAGE, BEAN AND CORN STEW
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield Six servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Wash the beans and remove and discard any damaged beans or pebbles. The beans do not need to be pre-soaked, provided they are started in cold water. Place them in a large saucepan and cover with the seven cups of cold water and the one teaspoon of salt. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, cover and boil gently for 75 minutes. The beans should be just tender but still a bit firm.
- Meanwhile, prick the sweet and hot sausages (see note below) and place in one layer in a large saucepan. Add the half cup of water, cover, lower the heat to medium and cook about 20 minutes. By then the water should have almost completely evaporated and the sausages should be starting to sizzle in their own fat.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery, garlic and optional hot pepper and continue cooking, covered, for another 10 minutes. Set aside.
- When the beans are cooked, drain, combine the sausage mixture with them and add the tomatoes and thyme. Cook together for another 15 minutes. By then the beans should be tender and the mixture just slightly soupy. (The dish can be prepared to this point the day before serving.) Set aside, ready to be reheated when needed.
- At serving time, bring the mixture to a boil on top of the stove or, if at the beach, on the grill. When boiling, add the corn kernels, return the mixture to the boil and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 779, UnsaturatedFat 36 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1759 milligrams, Sugar 11 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAUSAGE AND BEAN SKILLET STEW
Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this flavorful chicken, sausage and baked bean stew made in just 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in skillet 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown.
- Stir in remaining ingredients except onions. Cook uncovered over medium-low heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
- Stir in onions. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 525, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fiber 15 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg
CROCKPOT SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND CANNELLINI BEAN STEW WITH PARMESA
A perfect recipe to use up some of the things in the fridge that need to be used. * Can be South Beach.
Provided by Annacia
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 4h25m
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Use a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker for this recipe.
- Chop onions, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper into pieces about 1/2 inch square. Heat olive oil in a large frying pan, then saute onions and peppers until they begin to soften, then add to slow cooker.
- Squeeze Italian sausage out of casings and add to frying pan, adding a bit more olive oil if needed. Brown sausage well, breaking apart with turner as it cooks, then add to slow cooker.
- Pour beans into a colander placed in the sink and rinse with cold water until no more foam appears, then add to slow cooker. Add tomatoes with juice, dried basil, dried oregano, ground fennel, black pepper and bay leaves to slow cooker. Pour chicken stock over other ingredients and stir to combine.
- Cook on high about 4 hours or on low for all day. Serve hot, with freshly grated parmesan cheese for sprinkling on the stew.
- (*) South Beach Suggestions:.
- Make with turkey Italian Sausage, this stew is perfect for any phase of the South Beach Diet, which allows low-glycemic dried beans in small amounts, even for phase one. Since this recipe has a generous amount of vegetables and sausage in proportion to the beans, it would be great for phase one.
DIABETIC ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND WHITE BEAN STEW
Freebie from Robyn Webb, MS, LN. Got it from her website. Serving size - 1 cup. Starch Exchange: 1.5, Lean Meat: 2, Vegetable: 1, Fat: 1.
Provided by Demandy
Categories Stew
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the green pepper, onion, and celery. Cook for 3 minutes. Add in sausage and cook until browned.
- Add in rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
CAPE VERDEAN BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW (JAGACIDA)
Make and share this Cape Verdean Bean and Sausage Stew (Jagacida) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Engrossed
Categories Stew
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a heavy saucepan and sauté the onion and sausage for about 2 minutes.
- Add the garlic and paprika and continue to cook for 3 minutes, or until the onion is translucent and the sausage is cooked.
- Add the water, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
- Cover and bring to a boil.
- Add the beans and rice and stir to make sure that all the ingredients are well mixed.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for about 35 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaves.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.4, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 297.6, Carbohydrate 57.9, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 9.2
WHITE BEAN AND SAUSAGE STEW FOR SLOW COOKER
Steps:
- Poke holes in sausages and put in a large nonstick skillet. Add 1/4 cup water; bring to a boil. Lower heat and cook sausages, turning, until lightly browned and water has evaporated, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes. Add beans, tomatoes and thyme. Put half of bean mixture into a slow cooker. Arrange sausages on top, followed by remaining beans. Cook on high for 4 hours. Check after 2 hours and add water if mixture looks dry. Remove sausages; slice thickly. Season beans with salt and pepper. Return sausage to stew. (Stew can be kept, frozen and tightly sealed, for up to 1 month.)
BECCA'S PUMPKIN, SAUSAGE & WHITE BEAN STEW
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Start by adding the olive oil to a heavy bottomed six-litre pot or Dutch oven. Over medium heat, brown the sausage in the olive oil for about 10 minutes, then remove and set aside. Next, sauté the chopped onion in the same oil left from cooking the sausage, until the onions are clear. Add the potatoes, pumpkin, beans, broth and seasonings to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Put the sausage back in and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for approximately 30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sausage is done. Serve and enjoy!
Tips:
- Choose high-quality sausage: Opt for fresh, flavorful sausage that is made with good-quality meat and spices. This will greatly enhance the overall taste of the stew.
- Use a variety of beans: Don't limit yourself to just one type of bean. Experiment with different varieties, such as kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, and chickpeas, to add texture and flavor to the stew.
- Sauté the vegetables: Sautéing the vegetables before adding them to the stew helps to bring out their natural sweetness and enhances their flavor. Make sure to cook them until they are tender but still have a slight bite.
- Use a flavorful broth: The broth is an important component of the stew, as it provides depth and richness to the dish. Use a good-quality broth, such as homemade chicken broth or vegetable broth, rather than water.
- Season well: Don't be afraid to season the stew generously with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. This will help to bring out the flavors of the sausage, vegetables, and beans.
- Let the stew simmer: Simmering the stew for at least 30 minutes allows the flavors to meld together and develop. The longer you simmer the stew, the more flavorful it will be.
- Serve with crusty bread or rice: Serve the sausage and bean stew with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious broth. This will make the meal more hearty and satisfying.
Conclusion:
Sausage and bean stew is a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its combination of protein, fiber, and vegetables, this stew is a nutritious and satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor, give this sausage and bean stew a try.
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