Kielbasa and Beans

Name: Kielbasa and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced bacon; 1 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced and halved; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chicken broth; Pepper to taste

When I was a bachelor, I really began experimenting with cooking. This casserole is a recipe I created back then because it's tasty, tasty, simple and hearty.—Wade Harmon, Orange, Massachusetts

Ingredients

1/2 pound sliced bacon
1 pound smoked kielbasa, sliced and halved
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chicken broth
Pepper to taste

Directions

In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. Discard all but 1 tablespoon drippings; cook kielbasa in drippings until lightly browned. Drain. Add onion, red pepper, beans, broth and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Crumble bacon on top.