Sausage Casserole
This Sausage Casserole is a hearty one-pot meal with sausage, beans, and veggies simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- Large pot
- Measuring Spoons
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage or bratwurst whole
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 large carrots sliced
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
- 1 can pinto beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 1 can chili with beans (Hormels)
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon of Salt
- ½ teaspoon of pepper
- Fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Brown the whole sausages on all sides until golden, then remove them from the pot and set aside.
- Add the sliced onion, minced garlic, carrots, and bell pepper to the pot.
- Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, pinto beans, chili beans, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Return the whole sausages to the pot, nestling them into the mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
- Cover and cook for about 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sausages are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 17gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 1510mgPotassium: 806mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6089IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 5mg
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