One-Pot Red Beans and Smoked Sausage Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

A hearty, comforting stew featuring smoky sausage and tender red beans simmered with aromatic vegetables and spices. This Southern-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 85 minutes, pairs olive oil, smoked sausage, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2, diced celery stalks
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup, soaked overnight and drained dried red kidney beans
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz), undrained diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 12 oz sliced smoked sausage and cook for 5 minutes until browned and edges are slightly crisp.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced medium yellow onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 1 diced green bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until vegetables soften and become fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add 1 cup soaked and drained dried red kidney beans, 4 cups chicken broth, and 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with their juice.
4. Step 4: Season with 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until beans are tender and stew thickens.
5. Step 5: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving to add brightness.