Cuban Inspried Stewed Sausages Recipe

Name: Cuban Inspried Stewed Sausages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon pork fat (or oil, etc); 1 medium onion, small dice; 2 stalks celery, small dice; 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (I like small dice, but do with it what you will); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 -3 smoked sausage, sliced diagonally in thirds; 1 (5 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 1/2 - 2 cups water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika, if you can); 1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 bay leaf; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon pork fat (or oil, etc)
1 medium onion, small dice
2 stalks celery, small dice
1/2 bell pepper, chopped (I like small dice, but do with it what you will)
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 -3 smoked sausage, sliced diagonally in thirds
1 (5 ounce) can tomato paste
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika, if you can)
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper, to taste

1
In a large skillet, sautee onion, celery and bell pepper until softened.
2
Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Add sausage and let brown, making sure to stir fairly often.
4
Add 1 can of tomato paste, mixed with the 1.5 - 2 cups water (however thick you'd like your sauce, initially), to form a sauce.
5
Add to the skillet, with sugar, lime juice, oregano, cumin, paprika, red pepper flakes, bay leaf, and a little salt and pepper to start.
6
Cover and let cook 10-15 minutes, simmering over medium/medium-low heat. remove lid and let simmer 3-5 minutes, till sauce thickens to your liking.
7
Check for seasoning, and serve over rice!

120

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon pork fat (or oil, etc), 1 medium onion, small dice, 2 stalks celery, small dice, 1/2 bell pepper, chopped (I like small dice, but do with it what you will), and more.

Yes, Cuban Inspried Stewed Sausages falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cuban Inspried Stewed Sausages

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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