Photographers: Ben Dearnley, Cath Muscat. Stylist: Vivien Walsh.
Add this easy one-pan chorizo bean stew to your weeknight dinner rotation.
You only need a few fresh ingredients plus some pantry staples, including a packet of taco seasoning, for this simple meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Method
Cook chorizo sausages in a heated oiled large frying pan. Remove from pan.
Add beans, taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, capsicum, corn kernels and â…“ cup (80ml) water to the same pan; bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, slice sausages thickly. Return to pan, simmer, uncovered, until heated through. Season to taste.
Serve chorizo bean stew sprinkled with coriander leaves. Accompany with grilled tortillas and sour cream, if you like.
What to serve with chorizo bean stew
Serve with grilled tortillas and sour cream. You can also add some avocado or guacamole, if you like.
Do you want to increase the vegetables in this chorizo bean stew? Throw in a sliced zucchini with the bean mixture or a handful or two of baby spinach at the end, whatever you have on hand.
Test Kitchen tips
If the sausages have released a lot of fat after frying, drain the fat from the pan before adding the remaining ingredients.
This chorizo bean stew would also be delicious using regular beef or pork sausages.
What is chorizo?
Hailing from Spain and Portugal, chorizo is a smoked pork sausage. It’s a wonderful addition to many meals as its versatility and well-loved flavours work well with many cuisines.
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