Smoked Sausage Bean Stew with Paprika
A hearty one-pot stew featuring tender beans, smoky sausage, and aromatic paprika, slow-simmered to perfection. This portuguese-inspired one pot ready in about 80 minutes pairs soaked overnight dried white beans, large, diced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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
- 200g, soaked overnight dried white beans
- 1 large, diced onion
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 200g, sliced smoked sausage
- 1 medium, diced carrot
- 1 stalk, diced celery
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- 960ml vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and rinse soaked beans. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 150g diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden.
- Step 2: Add 2 cloves minced garlic, 50g diced carrot, and 50g diced celery. Cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Step 3: Stir in 200g sliced smoked sausage and cook for 2 minutes to brown slightly.
- Step 4: Add 200g drained beans, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 bay leaf, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 960ml vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Step 5: Cover and simmer for 60 minutes until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Step 6: Remove bay leaf. Season with salt and black pepper to taste before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Smoked Sausage Bean Stew with Paprika take to make?
Total time is about 80 minutes (20 min prep + 60 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Smoked Sausage Bean Stew with Paprika?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large, diced onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Smoked Sausage Bean Stew with Paprika?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Smoked Sausage Bean Stew with Paprika for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Smoked Sausage Bean Stew with Paprika?
Portuguese one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My kids asked for seconds! The smoked sausage was the perfect touch.
- ★★★★★
Easy one-pot meal, and the paprika gives such a lovely color and flavor.
- ★★★★★
This stew is a perfect taste of Portugal! My family loved it.
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