Spicy Sausage and Pepper Stew

Makes a big portion for leftovers. Easy and very tasty.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb  hot  reduced-fat Italian sausage, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
• 1  medium green pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 1  stalk celery, sliced
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 (14 ounce) can  reduced-sodium beef broth
• 2 (14 1/2ounce) cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 (15 1/2ounce) cans kidney beans, drained, rinsed

Directions

1. COOK sausage, pepper and celery in large saucepan on medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, stirring frequently; drain.
2. ADD flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes with their liquid and beans. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. SERVE with crackers.