Freezer Smoky Sausage and Butter Bean Stew
Browned sausages, soft butter beans and kale in a smoky tomato sauce. A cheap, hearty dinner that freezes very well.
- Time55 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.51 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the sausages for 8 to 10 minutes until golden all over. Lift out and cut into chunks.
9 min - 2
Add the onions and carrots to the pan and cook for 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and paprika for 1 minute.
8 min - 3
Add the tomatoes, stock and sausage chunks. Simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce is thick.
20 min - 4
Add the butter beans and kale and cook for 5 minutes until the kale is tender.
5 min - 5
Cool fully. Divide into freezer boxes and freeze for up to 3 months.
- 6
Thaw overnight and reheat in a pan until piping hot. Good with mash or rice.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.