Hearty Mixed Bean Recipe with Sausage and Beef

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups dried black beans, rinsed
• 1.5 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
• 1.5 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
• 1 cup water
• 0.75 cup salsa
• 0.75 cup tomato-based chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Soak black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans in a large pot filled with cool water for at least 12 hours.
2. In the same pot, bring the soaked beans and water to a boil. Cook until the beans are tender and heated through, approximately 30 minutes. Drain the beans and set them aside.
3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir sausage, beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic until the meat is browned and crumbly. This should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Transfer the beans, sausage mixture, corn, water, salsa, chili sauce, and vinegar to a slow cooker. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
5. Cook on High for a minimum of 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 574 kcal
• Fat Content: 20 g
• Fiber Content: 15 g
• Sugar Content: 6 g
• Sodium Content: 843 mg
• Protein Content: 34 g
• Cholesterol Content: 56 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 66 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 7 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g