A warming and spicy casserole, perfect for these colder nights.  Simple to prepare, the secret to a successful casserole is to slow cook all the ingredients over a low flame and heat.

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Serves 4

Ingredients

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 onion, finely chopped

2 sticks celery, diced

1 yellow pepper, diced

1 red pepper, diced

3 cloves garlic, chopped

250g chorizo sausages

400g pork sausages

2 tbsp Santa Maria Chipotle Chilli Powder

1tsp ground cumin

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp Santa Maria Tellicherry Black Pepper

1 tsp Santa Maria Rock Salt

45ml red wine vinegar

800g tomatoes, chopped

1 cube beef stock

400g red kidney beans, drained and washed

Method

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan. Add the onion, celery, garlic an peppers and cook gently for 5 minutes
  • Add the sausages and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the spices, Santa Maria Rock Salt, Santa Maria Tellicherry Black Pepper, Santa Maria Chipotle Chilli Powder and thyme and continue cooking for 2 minutes. Pour in the vinegar and tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add the stock cube and stir in. Cook for 40 minutes
  • Stir in the beans and cook for a further 5 minutes until the pulses are soft.
  •  Serve with boiled rice and a fresh salad

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Santa Maria is the leading expert in World Spices in Northern Europe and has been trading in the spice business since the beginning of 20th century.  It is dedicated to sourcing and producing the highest quality products and developing exciting taste combinations.