Tex-Mex Black Bean and Smoked Sausage Casserole

A true piece of Recipe*zaar evolution. This is inspired by #114588 by Bergy who was inspired by #1065907 by Julie Leo. It is a great, easily put together one-pot dinner. Can be a 100% vegetarian dish. Oh and it is yummy, too!

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 (30 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1⁄2 cup hot salsa (homemade or purchased)
• 1  tablespoon brown sugar, packed
• 1  tablespoon catsup
• 1  lb smoked sausage or 1  lb kielbasa, sliced or 1  lb  meat, substitute sliced

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Drain and rinse beans.
3. Chop sausage.
4. Mix everything well in an ovenproof casserole dish.
5. Cover and bake for 1 hour.
6. Uncover and bake another 20-30 minutes.