Portuguese Chourico Stew

• Meat

  • 1 lb Linguica or portuguese chourico sausage
  • 1 lb Sirloin beef

• Produce

  • 2 cups Carrots
  • 1 lb Kale
  • 1 cup Onion
  • 2 cups Potatoes

• Canned Goods

  • 1 small can Tomato paste

• Pasta & Grains

  • 1 cup Pasta shells

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil

• Liquids

  • 3 qt Water

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Description

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 1 lb sirloin beef, cubed
• 1 lb linguica or Portuguese chouriço sausage, sliced
• 3 quarts water
• 1 small can tomato paste
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and sliced
• 2 cups carrots, sliced
• 1 lb kale, washed, de-stemmed, and chopped
• 1 cup pasta shells
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

• Brown sirloin beef and onions in oil in large soup pot over medium heat. When beef is half done, add in the sausage. Cook all the way through.
• After sausage is lightly browned add water, tomato paste, carrots, and potatoes into pot. Let simmer for about 30 minutes.
• When the potatoes and carrots are almost fork tender, add pasta and kale. Continue cooking until pasta is al dente.
• Season and cool for a few minutes before serving with fresh bread and butter.