ZESTY SAUSAGE & BEANS

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Packed with sausage, beans and bacon, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy the heftiest appetites at your table. -Melissa Just, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup water
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown the sausage. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; add the beans, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, water, bacon, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic, thyme, marjoram and cayenne. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Freeze cooled sausage mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 26g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 1505mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

big oof
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sausage and beans are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.


Rosiemar Peinado
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This was a delicious and hearty dish. The sausage and beans were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and zesty.


yeasin Khan
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sausage and beans were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


bella mo7amad
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This was a great recipe! The sausage and beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mohammad Pallab
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and herbs to give it more flavor.


Deus McCrakin
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by reducing the amount of cayenne pepper. It was still very flavorful and enjoyable.


Yafis satti SATTI
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I love that this recipe uses simple, affordable ingredients. It's a great way to stretch your budget and still enjoy a delicious meal.


Abduljalal Lawal haro
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The sausage and beans were cooked in one pot, which made cleanup a breeze.


Dorcas Brahms
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The sausage and beans are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is always flavorful.


Rina Paudel
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This was a delicious and hearty dish. The sausage and beans were cooked to perfection and the sauce was flavorful and zesty.


Zahid Memon
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The sausage and beans were tender and the sauce was flavorful.


oyindamola ruth
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This was a great recipe! The sausage and beans were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Garrett Clay
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I liked this dish, but it was a little too salty for my taste. I'll probably reduce the amount of salt next time I make it.


Md Muktar
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This dish was okay, but I've had better. The sausage was a little dry and the beans were a little bland.


Doreen Akankwatsa
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I was disappointed with this recipe. The beans were mushy and the sausage was bland. I won't be making this again.


Prince mohammod
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This dish was a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again with less cayenne pepper next time.


Tok Tika TV
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sausage and beans are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Nonhle Khuzwayo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I especially liked the addition of the bell peppers and onions.


Adnan Samit
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I made this dish for my family last night and they loved it! The beans were tender and the sausage was juicy. The sauce was also very flavorful.


rinku robiul
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This dish was a hit at my last dinner party! The sausage and beans were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was flavorful and zesty. I will definitely be making this again.