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  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 12 sausages
  • 6 rashers rindless bacon ut into 1" bits
  • 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 300ml chicken stock
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp muscovado sugar
  • 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
  • 400g can butter beans
  • Salt & pepper
  • 100 ml water

    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.
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