Sausage and Beans

The original recipe comes from Taste of Home - but I altered some things for what I had and family preference. For the sausage in this recipe - I used elk/deer sausage that our family friend gave to us. You could use any kielbasa type sausage as well. This recipe has a lot of sauce - which we feel is perfect for sopping up with a good loaf of bread! Yield and time are approximate.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10
• Yields: 10 cups

Ingredients

• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1⁄2 lb  fully cooked sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 4  cups chicken broth, I used a quart of homecanned
• 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, I used 1 pint homecanned
• 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans, I used 1 pint homecanned
• 5  bay leaves
• 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 -4  dashes  hot pepper sauce
•  hot cooked rice

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute bell pepper, onion and garlic on oil until tender.
2. Add sausage, broth, beans and seasonings.
3. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4. Discard bay leaves.
5. Serve in bowls over rice.