When you need to get dinner on the table in a hurry, this stewed Dominican salami is a winner! Ready to serve in less than 30 minutes, salami guisado is a delicious one-pot meal and a true family favorite.
This salami guisado recipe has been a family favorite for as long as I can remember! The kids love it, my husband loves it, and I love how quick and easy it is to make!
Made in one pan, Dominican salami and fresh veggies are cooked in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce for one hearty stew.
It takes minutes to prep, made with simple ingredients, and it’s ready to serve in less than half an hour. This is the perfect recipe after a long and busy day!
Be sure to try my Locrio de Salami (Dominican Rice with Salami) too!
Ingredients
- Oil
- Red Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Chicken Bouillon
- Dried Oregano
- Tomato Sauce
- Dominican Salami
- Salt and Pepper
- Lime Juice to serve
How to make salami guisado
- In a saute pan, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until the onion cooks through and becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken bouillon and tomato sauce. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add salami and stir to combine. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the water and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving.
Frequently Asked Questions
We use Dominican salami in this recipe, not Italian salami. Dominican salami is made with pork and spices and it’s lightly smokey and salted. It has quite a different flavor profile from the Italian variety.
You are most likely to find it in a grocery store that carries Hispanic products. I buy my Dominican Salami in the cold cuts area of my local supermarket. If you can’t find it in your area you can also buy it online here.
Salami Guisado is a great make-ahead meal, in fact, I often make extra as the leftovers are so tasty!
Once the stew is cooked, let it cool and then place it into an airtight container. It will keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop to serve.
Yes! This stewed Dominican salami is great for freezer meals and will keep well for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating on the stovetop.
This stew works great with most of your favorite Dominican-style sides. From rice to plantains, there’s really no wrong answer here! Try it with:
White Rice
Mangu (Dominican Mashed Plantains)
Tostones (Fried Green Plantains)
Arroz con Maiz (Rice and Corn)
Boiled Yuca with Onions
Recipe Notes and Tips
- You can easily add additional veggies to this dish if you like. Carrots and mushrooms both work great.
- If making ahead of time, let the salami guisado cool completely before storing.
- Chop the salami into similar sized pieces so that it cooks through evenly.
More Dominican Recipes
- Dominican Sancocho (Caribbean Meat and Vegetables Stew)
- Pudín de Pan (Dominican Bread Pudding)
- Dominican Black Bean Stew
- Camarones Guisados (Stewed Shrimp)
- Dominican Spaghetti
Salami Guisado (Stewed Dominican Salami)
Author:Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 cup bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon granulated chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 16 oz Dominican Salami, chopped
- 1 cup water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lime juice
Instructions
- In a saute pan, heat vegetable oil over medium high heat. Add onion and bell pepper. Cook until the onion cooks through and becomes translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken bouillon and tomato sauce. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Add salami and stir to combine. Continue to cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Stir in the water and let simmer for about 10 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice before serving.
Notes
- You can easily add additional veggies to this dish if you like. Carrots and mushrooms both work great.
- If making ahead of time, let the salami guisado cool completely before storing.
- Chop the salmi into similar sized pieces so that it cooks through evenly.
Nutrition
The nutritional information of this recipe and all recipes on mydominicankitchen.com is only an estimate. The accuracy of any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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