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Hairy Biker Casserole

This Hairy Biker Casserole is the ultimate comfort food. Full of tomatoes, beans, sausage and bacon your family will love it.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 447kcal
Author: Wendy

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 12 ounces pork link sausages
  • 2 sweet onions thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • teaspoon thyme leaves
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 28 ounces petite diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ cup white wine optional
  • 15 ounces large butter beans drained and rinsed

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it begins rendering the fat.
  • Push the bacon to the sides of the skillet. Add the sausages and brown on all sides, cooking for about 10 minutes. Remove the sausages but keep warm.
  • To the skillet, add the onions and cook until they begin to soften. Stir in the garlic. Continue cooking until the onions are soft and caramelized.
  • Add the chicken broth, seasonings, tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, bay leaves., and wine.
  • Return the sausages to the skillet.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and continue cooking for 20 minutes.
  • As the meal simmers, stir occasionally to keep the food from sticking to the bottom.
  • Stir the beans into the skillet.
  • Continue cooking for 10 minutes or until the casserole is thick.

Notes

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 918mg | Potassium: 1174mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 5mg