SPICY BLACK BEAN & SAUSAGE STEW

Spicy Black Bean & Sausage Stew

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
4 ounces low-fat smoked sausage, cut into 1/4-inch piences
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup drained canned black beans, rinsed
3/4 cup undrained no-salt-added stewed tomatoes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Hot pepper sauce, to taste
Hot cooked rice (optional)
Directions:

Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and sausage. Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute.

Stir in beans, tomatoes with juice, oregano and cumin, breaking up tomatoes into small chunks with spoon. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley and hot pepper sauce. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired. Makes 2 servings.

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SKILLET GROUND BEEF AND NOODLES

Skillet Ground Beef and Noodles

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 small can corn, undrained (8 ounces)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
4 ounces noodles, uncooked
2 cups water
1 teaspoon oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Directions:

Cook and stir ground beef, onion and green pepper in a large skillet until the meat is browned. Drain off the excess fat. Stir in undrained corn and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally until the noodles are tender, about 20 minutes. Serve hot. Serves 6.