Beef Cassoulet (Casserole)

A delicious recipe for those cold nights! It can also be made in a dutch oven on stove top; just simmer for 1 hour.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2-2  lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 6  Italian sausages (about 1 lb)
• 1  large onion, sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  medium green peppers, seeded, cut into chunks
• 4  medium potatoes, pelled, cut into quarters
• 2 (1 lb) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  cup beef broth

Directions

1. In heavy skillet brown sausages well; cut into brite-size pieces and set aside.
2. Brown beef in same silled in about 2 tbsp of sausage fat. Add onion and garlic. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
3. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.
4. In 3-quart covered casserole, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.