Pintos and Sausage
Pintos and Sausage- these beans cook up super creamy and tender, perfectly flavored with sausage in every bite.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the beans and place in a large bowl. Cover beans with water, cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven and saute the onion, green pepper, and sausage until onion becomes translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
- Drain beans and add to pot along with 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then simmer 60 minutes. Watch the water level and add more if neccesary to keep beans covered.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer 30 more minutes, or until beans are tender.
Notes
To make these beans spicier, double the amount of cayenne and serve with hot sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 564kcal