Sausage casserole

Method

• step 1

  Heat the oil in a frying pan, fry the sausages for 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove and place in pan.

• step 2

  Fry the bacon pieces in the frying pan until they begin to brown and crisp then place in pan

• step 3

  Fry the onions in the frying pan over a medium heat for five minutes until they start to soften, stirring often.

• step 4

  Add the garlic and cook for 2–3 minutes more until the onions turn pale golden-brown, stirring frequently.

• step 5

  Sprinkle over the paprika and cook together for a few seconds longer.

• step 6

  Stir in the tomatoes, chicken stock, tomato puree, sugar and herbs.

• step 7

  Pour over water and bring to a simmer.

• step 8

  Tip into the pan with the sausages and bacon and return to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover the pan and leave to simmer very gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• step 9

  Drain the beans and rinse them under cold running water. Stir the beans into the casserole, and continue to cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

• step 10

  Season to taste with salt and pepper.