Description

A hearty and flavorful Sausage and Bean Casserole recipe that combines succulent pork sausages, mini cooking chorizo, beans, and a rich tomato-based sauce infused with red wine and aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Pork Sausages:

Mini Cooking Chorizo:

Peeled Plum Tomatoes:

2x 14oz/400g cans, diced

Pinto Beans:

2x 14oz/400g cans, drained

Beef Stock:

1 cup / 250ml, combined with 1 tsp cornstarch/cornflour

Red Wine:

1/2 cup / 125ml

Worcestershire Sauce:

3 tbsp

Tomato Puree:

2 heaped tbsp

Red Peppers:

2, roughly diced

Garlic:

2 cloves, finely diced

Onion:

1 large, roughly diced

BBQ Sauce:

1 tbsp

Smoked Paprika:

1 tsp

Bay Leaves:

Rosemary:

1 sprig

Salt & Pepper:

to taste

Olive Oil:

as needed

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Instructions

Brown Sausages and Chorizo: In a large pot over medium-high heat, brown pork sausages and mini chorizo in olive oil.
Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, red peppers, and garlic to the pot, cook until softened and caramelized.
Add Flavors: Stir in tomato puree, deglaze with red wine, then add beef stock.
Simmer: Mix in tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, smoked paprika, herbs, and seasonings. Return sausages to the pot and simmer covered for 1 hour 30 minutes.
Finish: Stir in beans and simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes until thickened. Remove bay leaves and rosemary before serving.

Notes

Sausages – Opt for good quality Cumberland sausages for best flavor.
Chorizo – Use mini cooking chorizo or regular chorizo as a substitute.
Beans – Can use butterbeans or cannellini if pinto beans are unavailable.
Timing – Simmer for the full duration for best results.
Serving – Delicious with Mustard Mash, bread, or rice.
Make ahead – Prepare in advance, then reheat and add beans before serving.
Calories – Based on specified ingredients and serving size.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: Approximately 450
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 1100mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 70mg