Ingredients

  • 3/4 - 1 lb green beans
  • 1/2 white onion, quartered
  • 1 lb linguica sausage, sliced
  • 4 cups water, to cover
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
  • 1 (6 ounce) can el pato salsa fresca (if el pato isnt available) or (6 ounce) can tomato sauce (if el pato isnt available)
  • 2 ounces tomato paste
  • 4 large potatoes, peeled

Method

  • snap off ends of green beans & break larger beans in half, throw in a big pot.
  • quarter half an onion & throw it in with the green beans.
  • slice linquica into 1 inch slices & throw in the pot.
  • add garlic, bay leaves & sea salt.
  • add only as much water as necessary to completely cover ingredients.
  • bring to a low boil, cover & let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • peel potatoes & cut into quarters.
  • add diced tomatoes (undrained), el pato sauce (or regular tomato sauce if el pato isnt available) & tomato paste.
  • return to a low boil & add potatoes.
  • let boil 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.
  • taste & adjust seasonings if necessary.