Mexican Combo

• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers or 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 large green chilies, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

1. Cook the sausage pieces in a 3-qt. dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned and warmed through. Remove the sausage to a plate and place aside.
2. Add the olive oil to the pan and saute the onion, peppers, and garlic until tender.
3. Add the next 7 ingredients and the sausage. Adjust salt to taste.
4. Simmer 20 minutes.
5. Serve over rice; top with shredded cheese.

sausage, olive oil, red bell peppers, onion, green chilies, garlic, black beans, tomatoes, balsamic vinegar, oregano, cumin, red chili pepper, salt, brown rice, shredded monterey

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-combo-279446 (may not work)