KIELBASA SKILLET STEW

Kielbasa Skillet Stew image

I grew up on a Montana ranch, and this dish reminds me of the kind we used to prepare for the hay and harvest crews. The bacon and sausage provide rich flavor to this comforting. When I make this dish, I share a taste of my country memories with my family. -Machelle Lewis, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

5 bacon strips
1 to 1-1/2 pounds smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, undrained
2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 medium green pepper, chopped
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a 12-in. skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. Cook sausage and onions in drippings over medium heat until onion is tender; drain. , Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over stew.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 993mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.