Hot Sausage and Bean Stew

Leave this hearty main dish cooking while you are working or running errands

• Ready In: 9 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  dried beans
• 2  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  onion, finely chopped
•  garlic clove, crushed
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (15 ounce) can  peeled diced tomatoes with juice
• 1  jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 3  cups hot water
• 3⁄4 lb  spicy bulk pork sausage

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients except sausage in crockpot.
2. Meanwhile lightly brown sausage in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Drain off fat.
4. Add browned sausaged to bean mixture.
5. Cover.
6. Cook LOW 8-9 hours or until beans are tender.