This Spanish Red Bean and Sausage Stew, known as Potaje de Alubias Rojas con Salchichas, is possibly the BEST bean stew I have ever made. Truly packed with so many amazing flavors, easy to make and done in a little over 30 minutes.
To make this stew, I used beyond sausage, but you can use any type of sausage you like. Just cook it in the exact same way as stated in the recipe card below. However, make sure the sausage you use is firm, that way when you cook it, it stays firm and won´t fall apart.
For the red beans, I used jarred kidney beans, which is the same thing as the canned ones. You can also use dried kidney beans if you like. Just soak them in plenty of cold water overnight. Then simmer on a low-medium heat the following day for 1 to 2 hours or until tender.
TIPS & TRICKS to Make this Recipe: You can make this stew ahead of time. It will hold for up to 5 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer. Always in an air-tight container. Just reheat and add a little broth to thin it out.
Key Ingredients & Cookware I used in this Recipe:
MY NONSTICK FRY PAN
EXTRA VIRGIN SPANISH OLIVE OIL
SWEET SMOKED SPANISH PAPRIKA
SPANISH SEA SALT
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Spanish Red Bean & Sausage Stew
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 ml
- 7 oz firm sausage 200 grams
- 1 small onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 carrot
- 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika 2.30 grams
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1.25 grams
- 2 1/2 cups canned kidney beans 400 grams
- 2 cups vegetable broth 475 ml
- 1 bay leaf
- handful finely chopped parsley
- pinch sea salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
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Heat a large deep fry pan or stock pot with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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Meanwhile, cut the sausage into 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) thick rounds, roughly chop the onion, roughly chop the garlic, cut the carrot into large chunks and finely chop the green bell pepper
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After heating the olive oil for 3 to 4 minutes, add in the pieces of sausage, mix with the olive oil, once the pieces of sausage are lightly sauteed, about 5 minutes, remove from the pan and set aside
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Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped vegetables, mix with the olive oil, after 3 minutes and the vegetables are lightly sauteed, add in 1 tsp sweet smoked Spanish paprika and 1/2 tsp ground cumin, quickly mix together, then add in 2 1/2 cups canned kidney beans (drained & washed), season with sea salt & black pepper and add the sausages back into the pan, gently mix together, then add in 2 cups vegetable broth and 1 bay leaf, turn up to a high heat
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Once the broth comes to a boil, place a lid on the pan and lower to a low-medium heat, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, then remove from the heat
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Transfer into shallow bowls and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley, enjoy!
Recipe Notes
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Owen Schierenbeck
An outstanding recipe. One of many by Albert!
10 . Nov . 2023Thank you,
Owen
Spain on a Fork
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11 . Nov . 2023Marc F
26 . Nov . 2022One of my favourites and when friends come by and I need something easy and delicious to make, this recipe is one of the first I come up with. Quit often my guests demand the recipe 🙂
For even now, it’s boiling for the last minutes.
And finally, I really enjoy your YouTube channel and many other recipes:)
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So happy to hear that! Thanks for the comment 🙂 Much love
28 . Nov . 2022Abigail Choong
15 . Nov . 2022Made it today. Soooo good 👍 I left the pepper out as my kids doesn’t like it too spicy. It was still fantastic. Def a great recipe. Thank you.
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14 . Nov . 2022Kevin
Beautiful recipe I used vegan sausage as a substitute.I think the varieties available in NZ are not as good as Beyond Sausage that you use in other recipes.You are a true inspiration with your recipes and presentation
02 . Oct . 2022Spain on a Fork
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03 . Oct . 2022D D Raudenbush
Love stews. This looks delicious.
24 . Mar . 2022Spain on a Fork
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25 . Mar . 2022Nick
23 . Mar . 2022Outstanding! I used a red bell pepper in place of green and added some chopped spinach as I had some on hand. I enjoy everyone of your recipes. Thank you!
Scott
19 . Mar . 2022I made this recipe last night. Mostly because I already had all the ingredients on hand…and I must say that I’m completely blown away by how delicious it was. For something so simple and with such basic ingredients, I truly believe it’s one the most delicious dishes I’ve ever prepared, and I’ve been cooking for more than 50 years. Thank you so much!
Spain on a Fork
I am so happy to hear that! Truly appreciate the comment 🙂 much love
20 . Mar . 2022Ramya
Sorry please delete my previous comment cant wait to make this soon can i use mushrooms and can i skip green bell pepper as am not a big fan of green bell pepper i never had spanish red bean and sausage stew before perfect for my after office meals love your recipes as always brightens up my day everyday after work
18 . Mar . 2022Spain on a Fork
Mushrooms are a great sub in! Thanks for the comment Ramya 🙂 Much love!!
18 . Mar . 2022