Spetsofai (spicy sausage and pepper stew)

Name: Spetsofai (spicy sausage and pepper stew)
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 400 g spicy sausage (loukaniko or chorizo); 3 bell peppers, cut into strips; 1 large red onion, cut into half-moons; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 4 ripe tomatoes, diced (or 400 g canned tomatoes); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp tomato purée; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 pinch of chilli flakes; fresh parsley, salt, pepper

Time: 55 min4 servingsapprox. 450 kcal / serving (estimated)approx. 22 g protein / serving

Spetsofai is a homely one-pot dish from the Pelion mountain region: browned spicy sausage, lots of peppers and ripe tomatoes, all in one pan. It's rich, slightly spicy and a typical Sunday lunch in the Greek countryside. Best with bread for mopping up the sauce.

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Method

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Cut the sausage into 1.5 cm slices and fry in 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes, until golden brown on both sides; remove from the pan.
In the same fat, add the rest of the oil, cook the onion for 4 minutes, then add the peppers and fry together for 5-6 minutes.
Add the garlic and tomato purée and stir for 30 seconds.
Add the tomatoes, oregano and chilli, season with salt and pepper, and cook uncovered for 12-15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Return the sausage to the pan and cook together for another 5-8 minutes.
Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with bread or rice.

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Tips

Brown the sausage separately first: the fat that renders out gives the dish its flavour.
If you can't find Greek sausage, a good-quality, spicy, not-too-fatty pork or beef sausage will do.
You can add a handful of olives or some feta at the end.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make it ahead?

Yes, it tastes even better the next day and keeps in the fridge for 3 days.

What should I serve it with?

With fresh bread, rice, roast potatoes or a Greek salad.

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