Step 1:
1. Slice the skin of the sausages and squeeze the meat out, season and shape into meatballs Step 2:
2. Fry the meatballs with the bacon in the olive oil until golden. Step 3:
3. Add the garlic and cook for a few seconds and then add the tomatoes and stock and simmer for 10 minutes Step 4:
4. Add the cooked, drained beans (if using) and the tin of baked beans then add the cabbage and cook for a furthur 4 minutes. Step 5:
5. Add the chopped herbs to taste and season. 