Killer Linguica & Green Bean Stew

• 3/4 - 1 lb green beans
• 1/2 white onion, quartered
• 1 lb linguica sausage, sliced
• 4 cups water, to cover
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with jalapenos
• 1 (6 ounce) can el pato salsa fresca (if el pato isnt available) or (6 ounce) can tomato sauce (if el pato isnt available)
• 2 ounces tomato paste
• 4 large potatoes, peeled

1. snap off ends of green beans & break larger beans in half, throw in a big pot.
2. quarter half an onion & throw it in with the green beans.
3. slice linquica into 1 inch slices & throw in the pot.
4. add garlic, bay leaves & sea salt.
5. add only as much water as necessary to completely cover ingredients.
6. bring to a low boil, cover & let cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. peel potatoes & cut into quarters.
8. add diced tomatoes (undrained), el pato sauce (or regular tomato sauce if el pato isnt available) & tomato paste.
9. return to a low boil & add potatoes.
10. let boil 30 minutes or until potatoes are done.
11. taste & adjust seasonings if necessary.

green beans, white onion, linguica sausage, water, garlic, bay leaves, salt, tomatoes, salsa fresca, tomato, potatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/killer-linguica-green-bean-stew-323211 (may not work)