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.