Charro Beans with Chipotle Sausage

Name: Charro Beans with Chipotle Sausage
Ingredients: 1 cup dried pinto beans; 2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup); 1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 2 Mexican chipotle-flavored grain meat sausages, such as Field Roast, cut into 1-inch rounds; 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.); 1/2 tsp. chili powder; 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

1 cup dried pinto beans
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 small green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 Mexican chipotle-flavored grain meat sausages, such as Field Roast, cut into 1-inch rounds
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1

Place beans in large bowl, and cover with cold water.
2

Let soak 4 hours, or overnight.
3

Drain beans, and place in large saucepan with 6 cups water.
4

Bring to a boil.
5

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until tender but not soft.
6

Do not drain.
7

Heat oil in separate large saucepan over medium heat.
8

Add onion, bell pepper, and sausage, and saute 3 to 5 minutes, or until vegetables are soft and translucent.
9

Add garlic and chili powder, and cook 1 minute.
10

Stir in tomatoes and beans (with cooking liquid); season with salt and pepper, if desired.
11

Cover, and bring to a boil.
12

Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
13

Uncover, and simmer 10 minutes more.
14

Serve garnished with cilantro.