Chipotle Sausage and Bean Bake is crispy, mouthwatering sausages, beans and corn smothered in creamy chipotle puree. A hearty and satisfying meal in less than 30 minutes!
2tspchipotle pureefrom 1 can ( 7 ounces) Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, see note below
30ouncesGarbanzo beans2 (15-ounce) cans
1/2cupred wine
1/2cuplow-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2cupscornfresh or frozen
extra cilantro for garnishshredded cheese, sour cream, green onions for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Heat large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add oil and sausages, browning on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove sausages to a plate.
Add garlic and cilantro leaves to skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Push garlic and leaves to one side and add chipotle puree. Fry in place for 1 minute. Add beans and red wine, stir and allow to simmer for 1 minute.
Add chicken broth, corn, salt and pepper to the skillet, stir to combine. Top the beans with the sausages, pushing sausages down into the beans.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the sausages are fully cooked, (165 degrees on a meat thermometer) about 10 more minutes.
Garnish (optional) with additional cilantro, cheese, sour cream and green onions and serve warm.
NOTE - To make chipotle puree - add 7 ounce can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce to food processor. Process until smooth. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.