Exclusive Recipe from Justine Drake in our MOM & WOW Diaries 2026: Beef Sausage and Bean Stew

We’re back with another comforting, family-friendly recipe from Justine Drake, straight from our MOM & WOW Diaries 2026.

This Beef Sausage and Bean Stew is perfect for hungry tummies and busy evenings. It’s hearty, budget friendly, and incredibly versatile. Serve it in bowls with mashed potato, rice, or any starch you fancy. You can also swap the beans depending on what you have on hand, chickpeas, butterbeans, cannellini beans, or even baked beans all work beautifully.

It’s one of those easy, throw-it-together meals that delivers big flavour with minimal effort.

Ingredients (Serves 4–6)

• Olive oil blend

• 8 beef or pork sausages

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced (optional)

• 1 tsp (5 ml) smoked paprika (optional)

• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground coriander

• 2 tsp (10 ml) ground cumin

• 1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes

• 1 can (410 g) black beans, drained and rinsed

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Handful fresh parsley or coriander

Method

1. Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Add sausages and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

3. Using the same pan, fry onion and garlic for 3 to 5 minutes until softened.

4. Add spices and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

5. Add tomatoes and beans.

6. Return sausages to the pan (halve them if you want to stretch things further), cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

7. Serve on a bed of something filling and top with fresh herbs.

Why We Love This Recipe

Justine’s recipes are designed for real life. They are simple, affordable, and full of flavour, making them perfect for busy families and midweek meals. This stew is comforting, flexible, and great for using up pantry staples.

We’re so excited to share Justine Drake’s recipes each month through our MOM & WOW Diaries 2026, bringing you easy meals that bring everyone together.

✨ Make It Your Own
Swap in your favourite beans, add extra veggies, or spice it up with chilli flakes. Leftovers are even better the next day.