PORTUGUESE CHOURICO STEW

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

Provided by John J. Pacheco

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

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:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.6 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 52.3 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1421.7 mg, Sugar 6.4 g