Mixed Beans and More

A main dish of mixed beans, meat, and salsa that can cook all day and keep you warm all evening. You can use any combination of lima, black, pinto, kidney, or butter beans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 574 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ¾ cup salsa
• 2 cloves cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound andouille sausage, chopped
• 1 cup corn (Optional)
• 1 ½ cups dried black beans, rinsed
• 1 ½ cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
• 1 ½ cups dried kidney beans, rinsed
• ¾ cup tomato-based chili sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on High for at least 4 hours, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 2

Place black beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans in a large pot and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand for at least 12 hours.

Step 3

Bring beans and water to a boil in the large pot; cook until beans are tender and heated through, about 30 minutes. Drain beans and set aside.

Step 4

Cook and stir sausage, beef, onion, bell pepper, and garlic in a large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard fat.

Step 5

Place beans, sausage mixture, corn, water, salsa, chili sauce, and vinegar into a slow cooker; stir until combined.