Three Bean Stew

Author Unknown

Makes 6 servings

 

	1ea 8oz. package of dry navy beans
	1/2 cup dry baby lima beans
	1/2 cup dry red kidney beans
	1 Tbsp salad oil
	1 med. green pepper, cut up
	1 med. onion, diced
	1 garlic clove, minced
	1 1/2 Tbsp brown sugar
	2 tsp salt
	1/4 tsp pepper
	1/8 tsp ground cloves
	6 cups water
	1ea 14oz. can tomatoes
	1ea 6oz. can tomato paste
	1 pound smoked polish sausage, cut in 1/2 inch chunks.( may substitute sausage TVP®)

Use boiling water as a quick soaking method to prepare beans; drain water. In a heavy saucepan or dutch oven, heat salad oil over medium heat. Add green peppers, onions, and garlic. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beans. Stir in brown sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, and water. Heat to boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer about 1 hour or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes with their liquid, tomato paste, and polish sausage chunks. Stir to mix well. Cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Revised: 6 Dec 99

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