Braised White Beans with Dried Beef and Smoked Sausage
A hearty, soul-warming stew that brings together creamy white beans, deeply savory dried beef, and smoky sausage in one satisfying pot. Budget-friendly and easy to prepare, it is the kind of comforting meal that feeds a crowd effortlessly.
🛒 Ingredients
10 servings
- 500 g (1 lb) dried white beans
- 300 g (10 oz) dried salted beef
- 150 g (5 oz) smoked sausage or mild chorizo
- 5 bay leaves
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 2 medium onions
- 1 small red bell pepper
- 6 garlic cloves
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) olive oil
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Directions
- 1
The night before, soak the white beans in a large bowl of cold water for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse well.
- 2
Rinse the dried beef under cold running water, then soak it in fresh water for 1 hour — changing the water once — to draw out the excess salt. Drain and cut into small cubes.
- 3
In a large skillet, sear the beef cubes over high heat until lightly browned on all sides. Set aside.
- 4
Slice the sausage into thick rounds and cook in the same skillet until golden. Set aside.
- 5
Finely chop the garlic, onions, tomatoes, and bell pepper separately.
- 6
In a pressure cooker, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant. Add the onions, tomatoes, bell pepper, and bay leaves. Cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
- 7
Add the seared beef, sausage, and drained beans. Pour in enough water to just cover everything.
- 8
Lock the lid and cook on low heat for 30 minutes after reaching pressure. Check that the beans are completely tender; cook a few more minutes if needed.
💡 Chef's Tip
Taste before adding any salt — the dried beef is naturally very salty and usually no seasoning is needed. Crushing a handful of beans against the pot at the end creates a thicker, richer broth.
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