Zesty Sausage & Beans

• 2 pounds smoked kielbasa 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
• 1/2 cup water
• 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

1. In a large skillet, brown the sausage. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker; add the beans, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, water, 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.
2. Freeze cooled sausage mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

kielbasa, black beans, great northern beans, tomato sauce, green pepper, onion, water, bacon strips, brown sugar, cider vinegar, garlic, thyme, marjoram, cayenne pepper, rice

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zesty-sausage-beans/ (may not work)