Reagan’s Spicy Black Bean and Sausage Stew
Published 12:00 am Friday, February 8, 2008
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 large bell pepper, chopped
16 ounce turkey smoked sausage, cubed
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (14.5 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cans (14.5 oz) stewed tomatoes, undrained
3 tsp dried oregano
4 tsp ground cumin
4 Tbsp fresh minced parsley
2 Tbsp Tabasco sauce (if desired)
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and sausage. Cook and stir 8-10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in beans, tomatoes, oregano and cumin, breaking up tomatoes into small chunks with spoon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley and hot pepper sauce. Makes 6 servings