Kielbasa And Bean Skillet Stew

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 5 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs fully cooked smoked sausage (kielbasa)
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, undrained
• 16 ounces tomato sauce
• 4 ounces chopped green chilies
• 2 carrots (med)
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a 12-inch skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain.
• 2 in drippings, cook onion and sausage until the onion is tender; drain.
• 3 stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• 4 reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
• 5 crumble bacon and sprinkle on top.