Goulash with smoked sausages, beans and bell peppers

6 servings

120 minutes

Goulash with smoked sausages, beans, and bell peppers is a true embodiment of cozy Serbian cuisine, rich in the aromas of spices and smoky flavors. Its roots trace back to peasant cooking where simple yet hearty ingredients were used. Velvety beans absorb the spicy notes of cumin and marjoram, while juicy slices of red pepper add a hint of sweetness to the dish. The smoked sausages deepen the flavor, and tomato puree adds a slight tanginess. This dish is perfect for leisurely family dinners when you want to warm up and enjoy rich flavors. Goulash can be served with crusty bread or corn porridge and pairs excellently with a glass of dry red wine.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 219.2
• Proteins: 6.3g
• Fats: 12.7g
• Carbohydrates: 20.5g

Ingredients

• White beans: 300 g
• Smoked pork sausages: 3 g
• Red sweet pepper: 500 g
• Onion: 2 head
• Bay leaf: 1 g
• Ground red pepper: 1.5 tsp
• Tomato puree: 2 tbsp
• Garlic: 4 clove
• Ground cumin: 1 tsp
• Dried marjoram: 0.3 tsp
• Salt: to taste
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Soak the beans overnight, then boil with bay leaf, not cooking them fully (about 1 hour).

   Required ingredients:

   • White beans: 300 g
   • Bay leaf: 1 g

2. In a deep heavy skillet or pot, sauté finely chopped onion in hot vegetable oil for about 2 minutes, then add finely chopped 2 cloves of garlic and sauté for another minute.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 heads
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 4 cloves

3. Add tomato puree to the sautéed onion and garlic, sprinkle with red pepper, and actively stir while continuing to sauté for 1 minute. Then pour in two cups of bean broth and bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomato puree: 2 tablespoons
   • Ground red pepper: 1.5 teaspoon

4. Add finely chopped sausages to the boiling mixture and continue cooking on high heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add beans to the sausages, mix, season with cumin and marjoram, and place in the oven to simmer on low heat for about 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Smoked pork sausages: 3 g
   • White beans: 300 g
   • Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
   • Dried marjoram: 0.3 teaspoon

5. During the cooking, periodically check the readiness of the beans. Meanwhile, in a heavy skillet with hot oil, start sautéing 2 cloves of garlic. After 1-2 minutes, add sliced red bell pepper to the garlic oil and fry until the pepper shrinks a bit (about 4 minutes).

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Garlic: 4 cloves
   • Red sweet pepper: 500 g

6. When the beans start to soften, add the bell pepper and continue cooking until the beans are fully cooked.

7. Remove the finished goulash from the oven, season with salt to taste, and let it rest under a loosely covered lid for 10-15 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Salt:  to taste