Zesty Sausage & Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, halved and sliced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 ounces) thick and zesty tomato sauce
• 1 medium green pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Hot cooked rice