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Zesty Sausage & Beans

Even the biggest appetites are no match for sausage, beans and bacon served over a bed of hot rice. It’s a hearty meal that leaves everyone satisfied.

—MELISSA JUST MINNEAPOLIS, MN



PREP: 30 MIN. • COOK: 5 HOURS • MAKES: 10 SERVINGS


2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

3 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme

1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Hot cooked rice

In a large skillet, brown the sausage. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; add the beans, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, bacon, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, thyme, marjoram and cayenne. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until the vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.