Zesty Sausage & Beans Recipe

By kylaroy7

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Johnsonville® Polish Kielbasa Sausage 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
• 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

Details

Servings 10
Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 330mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, brown the sausage. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; add the beans, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, 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.
Yield: 10 servings.