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Smoky Brazilian Sausage Stew with Cassava

Name: Smoky Brazilian Sausage Stew with Cassava
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 200 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Smoked Brazilian sausage, 500g, sliced; Olive oil, 2 tablespoons; Onion, 1 large, chopped; Garlic, 3 cloves, minced; Red bell pepper, 1, chopped; Smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon; Cayenne pepper, 1/2 teaspoon; Salt, To taste; Black pepper, To taste; Cassava, 1 kg, peeled and cut into chunks; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Water, Enough to cover the cassava; Diced tomatoes, 1 can (400g); Tomato paste, 2 tablespoons; Chicken stock, 2 cups; Bay leaves, 2 leaves; Fresh parsley, 1/2 cup, chopped; Lime, 1, cut into wedges

This deliciously rich stew combines the smoky flavors of sausage with the earthiness of cassava, creating a perfect comforting meal ideal for a cool evening.

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·By Ethan Brooks·November 12, 2025

Smoky Brazilian Sausage Stew with Cassava — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

50 min

Cook

2 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Stew Base

For the Cassava

For the Tomato Mixture

For the Finishing Touch

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 619 kcal
Protein: 13 g
Carbs: 76 g
Fat: 28 g
Fiber: 7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3715 kcal
Protein: 80 g
Carbs: 455 g
Fat: 168 g
Fiber: 41 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Smoked Brazilian sausage 500g, sliced	1600	64	8	136	0
Olive oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Onion 1 large, chopped	60	1	14	0	2
Garlic 3 cloves, minced	13	1	3	0	0
Red bell pepper 1, chopped	37	1	9	0	3
Smoked paprika 1 teaspoon	6	0	1	0	1
Cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon	3	0	1	0	1
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Black pepper To taste	3	0	1	0	1
Cassava 1 kg, peeled and cut into chunks	1600	6	384	4	24
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Water Enough to cover the cassava	0	0	0	0	0
Diced tomatoes 1 can (400g)	72	3	16	0	4
Tomato paste 2 tablespoons	30	1	7	0	2
Chicken stock 2 cups	20	2	2	0	0
Bay leaves 2 leaves	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley 1/2 cup, chopped	11	1	2	0	1
Lime 1, cut into wedges	20	0	7	0	2

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Cassava

1
Boil the cassava
Add cassava to a large pot and cover with water and salt.
2
Simmer until tender
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes.
3
Drain cassava
Drain and set aside.

Preparing the Stew Base

1
Heat the oil
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Brown the sausage
Add sausage slices and sauté until they start to brown.
3
Cook the vegetables
Stir in onion, garlic, and red bell pepper, cooking until softened.
Tip: Avoid overcooking the vegetables at this stage to keep flavors vibrant. Pro Tip: Gently toasting the paprika for a few seconds enhances the flavor depth.

How to Make Smoky Brazilian Sausage Stew with Cassava

Total time: 3 h 20 min · Yields 6 servings

1
Stew Activation
Add paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then stir to coat the sausage and vegetables thoroughly.
2
Tomato Integration
Incorporate diced tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken stock, and bay leaves.
3
Cassava Incorporation
Once the stew has simmered for about an hour, fold in the cooked cassava.