CROCKPOT CHILI BEAN CASSEROLE

Crockpot Chili Bean Casserole image

Provided by Sandra McGrath

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 pkg turkey(or beef) polish kielbasa, 13oz
1 medium onion,chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
3 clove garlic, chopped
1 pkg chili seasoning mix (1 oz)
1 can(s) white beans
1 can(s) blackeye beans
1 can(s) kidney beans
1 can(s) baked beans,chipolte flavored or any flavor preferred,with liquid
1 can(s) crushed tomatoes (28 oz)
1 Tbsp hot pepper sauce or crushed red peppers, any kind (optional)

Steps:

1. Place tomato sauce, chili seasoning,drained beans(except for the baked beans as you need to add the whole can,liquid included) and hot pepper sauce in the crockpot on high.Saute ground beef,vegetable and garlic,adding a little salt/pepper. Cut kielbasa into small cubes or round and add to saute pan.Once the vegetables begin to soften and meat is no longer pink (don't overcook), add to the crockpot.
2. reduce the heat to medium and cook about 3-4 hours. If your crockpot gets really hot quickly then place on low as everything is really already cooked! If preferred, you could add a can of corn or some frozen corn when adding the beans.