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Sausage Vegetable Bean Casserole

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A hearty one-pot casserole combining browned sausages, tender vegetables, and wholesome beans simmered in a rich, tomato-based sauce.

Ingredients

  • 6–8 sausages (pork, chicken, turkey or mixed)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cans (400 g each) beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (400 g) crushed or chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp thyme or mixed herbs
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat and brown the sausages. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and cook until softened.
  3. Add garlic and bell peppers and cook until fragrant.
  4. Stir in tomato paste and paprika and cook briefly.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, stock, bay leaves, and herbs. Simmer gently.
  6. Slice or leave sausages whole and return them to the pot with the beans.
  7. Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavours meld.
  8. Adjust seasoning and remove bay leaves.
  9. Serve hot with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Notes

  • Use spicy sausages for extra heat.
  • Add greens like spinach or kale in the final minutes.
  • Mix different beans for varied texture.
  • Thicken by simmering uncovered or mashing some beans.

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