Sausage beef casserole

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
6Sweet Italian sausages (about 1 lb.)
1poundsBeef chuck, cut into 1\" pieces
1largeOnion, sliced
2mediumsCloves garlic, minced
2mediumsGreen bell peppers, seeded and cut into eighths
4mediumsPotatoes, peeled and cut into quaters
2cans(1 lb. each) kidney beabs, drained
1teaspoonBasil
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
2Beef bouillion cubes dissolved in 1 c. boiling water

Directions

In a heavy skillet over medium heat, brown sausages well. Cut each link into thirds and plce in a 2½ - 3 quart casserole. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons*. Brown beef in 1 Tbs. fat, then turn out into casserole. Cook onion and garlic in remaining tablespoon of fat until tender; add green peppers and cook one minute longer, stirring; turn out inot casserole. Add potatoes and beans to casserole. Sprinkle with seasonings and mix lightly. Add bouillion. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beef and potatoes are tender. Serves 4-6.

* for less saturated fat and less fat in general, dump all of the sausage fat and use a teaspoon or two of canola oil as necessary Posted to EAT-L Digest 18 Mar 97 by Patricia Williams <PIE@...> on Mar 19, 1997