Portuguese Chourico Stew

Authentic stew made with Portuguese chourico (smoked pork sausage) and green beans.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package chourico, cut into small pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can canned tomato sauce
• 6 cups water
• 2 small potatoes, diced
• 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
• 1 dash paprika
• 2 (15 ounce) cans green beans, drained

Steps

1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute chourico, onion and garlic until onion is tender. Stir in tomato sauce, water and potatoes. Season with red pepper and paprika. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 25 to 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. Stir in green beans, and simmer 5 to 10 minutes, or until heated through.