Simple Black Beans and Sausage

Submitted by Shabby Sign Shoppe

"Not much to this, great for cold winter weeknights."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons onion flakes
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 (14 ounce) package kielbasa (sliced 1/2-inch thick) or (14 ounce) package smoked beef sausage (sliced 1/2-inch thick)
• white rice
• sour cream (optional)
• green onion (optional)
• cheddar cheese (optional)

directions

1. To a pot on stove add: oil, garlic, onions, cumin, salt, pepper, sausage, beans and chicken broth.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to a low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Use the back of a spoon to smash some of the beans. You don’t want to pulverize them, but you want to take a bunch of good smashes so that some of the beans are smashed, which will thicken the sauce.They will thicken more upon standing. If you want a more soupy consistency, just add a little more broth.
5. Serve over rice--.
6. Sprinkle with green onions, cheddar and sour cream if desired.