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Smoky Bean and Sausage Stew

A hearty one-pot stew combining budget sausages with baked beans, smoked paprika and peppers for a rich, warming dinner that costs under a pound per portion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: british
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 budget pork sausages
  • 1 tin (400g) baked beans
  • 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat and brown the sausages all over, about 5 minutes.
  2. Remove sausages and slice into chunks. Set aside.
  3. Add the onion and pepper to the same pan and cook for 5 minutes until softening.
  4. Add the garlic, smoked paprika and oregano and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Tip in the chopped tomatoes, baked beans and tomato puree. Stir well.
  6. Return the sausage chunks to the pan and bring to a simmer.
  7. Cover and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
  8. Season with salt and pepper and serve with crusty bread or rice.