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August 19, 2021

Sheet Pan Sausage Bake

Sheet Pan Sausage Bake is an everyday go-to dish. One pan is all you need to bake and serve! It’s a side dish or main dish.

You can mix up the ingredients by using sweet potatoes or other vegetables like using broccoli in the image below.

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Ingredients:

2 pounds Italian sausage or (**chourico/linguica – Portuguese sausage – see instructions for cooking**)

1 pound white or sweet potatoes (skin on, cut into cubes or wedges)

1 pound fresh or frozen brussel sprouts

1 pound baby carrots

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion (chopped)

1 large red bell pepper (chopped optional)

1 1/2 or 2 tablespoons my Taste Portugal Seasoning mix order here on Lisbon Blue Esty shop

Preparation:

Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well to coat. Place in a large slightly greased sheet pan.

Cook at 400 degrees F. for about 1 hour or longer until sausage is crispy. Note: Add chourico during last 30 minutes of cooking if you use chouriço. Shake pan once in a while to stir. Use a spatula to turn over. I like a crispier bake so cook longer if needed.

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February 21, 2021

Chourico and Red Bean Portuguese Chili

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Watch video recipe here:

My family calls this dish Portuguese Chili. It’s easily made with the basic ingredients that you’ll find in a typical Portuguese home cook’s pantry. This is one of those; “better the next day” recipes so make a double batch for the next day.

It’s classic comfort food that’s hearty, full of protein, and perfect for cool weather days. Try it as a new twist for those Sunday game day snacks. I serve this Chili with Portuguese Rice but you can serve it with any crusty bread, or Portuguese rolls.

By the way did you ever hear about a “Portuguese Chili” dog? My family loves them!

Portuguese Chili – Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

1 large Portuguese chourico or linguica sausage (cut into 1/4 inch slices )

2 to 3 large cans of cooked red kidney beans

1 small onion (diced)

2 garlic cloves (diced)

1 bay leaf

1 teaspoon paprika

1 to 2 teaspoons Piri Piri sauce or hot Sauce (optional for added spice)

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup red wine

1 cup crushed red tomatoes

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 teaspoons parsley flakes (for garnish)

Instructions:

In a large deep saucepan on medium heat, saute the onions, garlic and bay in the olive oil for 1-2 minutes until translucent. Add chourico and let it cook for about 2 minutes until slightly browned. Add the remaining ingredients except the parsley flakes. Let it come to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 15-20 minutes stirring on occasion.

I wish you could smell the aroma right now! It’s amazing!

To thicken, simply mash about 1 cup of the beans with a fork, stir back into the chili and let it cook until it reaches your desired consistency. Cover and set aside. The chili will thicken as it cools.

Remove Bay Leaf before serving. Store in the refrigerator.

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November 17, 2016

Portuguese Chourico Bread with Ham, Peppers and Onions

Are you drooling yet? My family went crazy when I made this bread and it disappeared the same day! I barely had a chance to take the photo of the finished bread for this post.

Making this bread is simple and you can substitute any meats you have on hand. Feel free to use more varieties of meats. I had a few slices of salami, so I added them. I used store bought fresh pizza dough from the market but you can follow the recipe below and make your own.

I suggest you make 2 and save one for the next day. It’s also a perfect treat to bring along for your next party this Holiday Season! 🙂

Watch this video of the bread fresh out of the oven!

Ingredients:

1 + 1/2 pound of store bought pizza dough or make your own (recipe below)

1 small chourico or linguica sausage (cut into thin slices)

3 or 4 slices of ham (cut into strips)

3 slices of salami (optional, cut into strips)

1 medium onion (sliced)

1 medium red pepper (sliced)

1 cup of shredded cheese

1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon olive oil

1 tablespoon of coarse corn meal

Pizza Dough

3 1/2 cups of flour

1 teaspoon sugar

1 envelope instant dry yeast

2 teaspoons salt

1 1/2 cups warm water

2 tablespoons olive oil

In a medium bowl mix the dry ingredients. Add the water and oil and mix until a ball forms. It you find the dough too sticky add more flour. Grease a large bowl with olive oil and add the dough rolling it to coat with the oil. Cover with plastic wrap, cover with a warm towel, and place in a warm place for about 1 hour until the dough doubles in size.

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Saute the onions and peppers for a few minutes in 1 tablespoon olive oil until translucent and set aside to cool