Mixed Beans And More

• 1 1/2 cups dried black beans, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups dried kidney beans, rinsed
• 1 pound andouille sausage, chopped
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup corn (optional)
• 3/4 cup salsa
• 3/4 cup tomato-based chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 cup water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

1. Place black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for at least 12 hours. Bring beans and water to a boil in a large pot; cook until beans are tender and heated through, 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat to cool and drain beans.
2. Cook and stir sausage, beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard fat.
3. Stir beans, sausage mixture, corn, salsa, chili sauce, vinegar, and water together in a slow cooker.
4. Cook on High for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

black beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, sausage, ground beef, onion, bell pepper, garlic, corn, salsa, tomatobased chili sauce, white vinegar, water, salt

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/234416/mixed-beans-and-more/ (may not work)