Cheesy Kielbasa with Beans

SERVES: 12

COOK TIME: 10 Hr

Sausage isn't just for breakfast anymore. Keep sausage, such as kielbasa, on hand for last-minute meals like this Cheesy Kielbasa with Beans. Yep, kielbasa is easy 'cause it's precooked, easy to prepare, and a family favorite.

What You'll Need

1 pound ground chuck
1 large green bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (16-ounce) package kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
2 (10-3/4-ounce) cans tomato soup, undiluted
1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomato and green chilies, undrained
4 (16-ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
4 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese

What to Do

Cook first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until the beef crumbles and is no longer pink. Remove from skillet, and drain.
Brown sausage in skillet; drain. Place beef mixture, sausage, soup, and next 6 ingredients in a 5-quart slow cooker.
Cover and cook on LOW setting 8 to 10 hours. Stir in cheese just before serving.