Texan Smoked Sausage and Pinto Bean Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A rich, slow-simmered stew featuring smoky sausage and tender pinto beans with a blend of Texas-style spices for a filling and flavorful meal. This American-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 6, 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

• 1 lb, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds smoked sausage
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups drained and rinsed canned pinto beans
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb sliced smoked sausage and sauté for 5 minutes until edges are browned and sausage releases smoky aroma.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 1 medium diced green bell pepper, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 cups drained pinto beans, 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices, and 4 cups chicken broth.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes until stew thickens and flavors meld.
5. Step 5: Adjust seasoning if needed, stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving with warm crusty bread or over rice.