Muzzy's Beans

Portuguese style beans.A very meaty and satisfying bean dish, best served with a tossed green salad and chewy bread.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 1 1 cup servings

Ingredients

• 1  lb kidney bean
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 1  lb  linguica sausage, skinned and chopped
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 14 1⁄2 ounces diced tomatoes
• 1  cup red wine
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne (optional)

Directions

1. Cook beans, garlic and onions according to package directions, salt to taste. Brown linguica and ground beef in a large frying pan. Drain well and add remaining ingredients and simmer about thirty minutes. Taste and correct seasonings.
2. Thanks to Marceline Ruggiero, the best Captain a rookie ever had.