Venison Sausage and Bean Casserole

Serves 4

Preparation: 10 mins

Cooking Time: 15 mins

A warm comforting dish best served with creamy mashed potatoes and Stir fried Greens

Ingredients:

1 tbsp vegetable oil

454g pack good-quality sausages, each chopped into three

1 small onion, chopped

3 carrots, cut into thick slices

4 celery sticks, sliced into chunks (finely chop any leaves)

3 -4 bay leaves

2 x 410g cans mixed beans, drained and rinsed under cold tap

200ml/7fl red wine

200ml/7fl oz hot chicken or vegetable stock

1-2 tbsp Dijon mustard

Small handful of fresh parsley, chopped, or teaspoon of mixed dried herbs

Crusty bread, to serve

AND THIS IS WHAT YOU DO……………….

1.  Heat the oil over a high-ish heat in a wide, shallow pan that has a lid. Put the chopped sausages into the pan and sizzle for five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are browned on all sides

2.  Throw in the onion, carrots, bay leaves and celery and cook for 5 minutes until the onion is softened. 

3.  Tip in the beans, give it a good stir, then pour in the stock and wine, together with dried herbs and bring to the boil, stirring.    Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the carrots are tender.

4.  Stir in the mustard and parsley with any chopped celery leaves, then season to taste. 

5.  Serve hot with chunks of crusty bread to mop up the sauce.   Alternatively, serve with creamy mashed potato and steam fried greens.