Sausage and Cabbage Stew (Crock Pot)

Wanted a substantial and healthy dinner for a cold night. Also wanted something where my hands were free to do bread and other cooking. Here is a different kind of stew recipe, little savory, little sweet. Enjoy it with a crusty bread and salad for a rounded meal.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1  lb Italian sausage, cut up into slices (or use cooked italian sausage balls)
• 1⁄2 cabbage (head-cut into chunks)
• 6  cups beef broth (or use bouillon and water if needed)
• 1  apple (cored, skinned, cubed)
• 1  cup carrot, diced
• 1  tomatoes, cut up (or use a tomato sauce 1/2 c- this cuts some of grease from sausage)
• 1  cup green beans (optional)
• 2  potatoes, cubed
• 1  tablespoon garlic
• 1  tablespoon basil
• 1  tablespoon oregano
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. put all in crock pot, with meat on top.
2. cook on low for 7 hours or high 3 1/2 hours.
3. add more water if you need it or to make a soup.