Recipe
Cajun Sausage & Bean Stew
A smoky, gently spiced sausage and bean stew made in one pan for an easy midweek dinner.
Ingredients
Method
15 mins prep30 mins cook45 mins total
Heat the oil in a large heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat. Brown the sausages for 5–6 minutes, turning until coloured all over, then transfer them to a plate.
Add the onion and green pepper to the pan and cook for 6–8 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne and thyme and cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and hot stock, scraping the base of the pan. Return the sausages and simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Fold in the drained white beans and simmer for a further 5 minutes until hot and the sauce has thickened. Season with black pepper and check the seasoning.
Slice the sausages if left whole, then serve the stew with crusty bread or rice.
Notes
Serve with crusty bread or rice to soak up the smoky tomato sauce.
About this recipe
This hearty sausage and bean stew brings together browned pork sausages, peppers, tomatoes and white beans in a smoky Cajun-style sauce. It is a straightforward one-pan supper with plenty of flavour and a little warmth from cayenne.
