Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Turkey Brat And Bean Stew

A great meal that is not hard to make and tastes really good. Serve with a salad and Italian bread for a complete meal.

  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1 pound turkey bratwurst out of casing
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 rib celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans Great Northern Beans
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • pepper to taste
  • 2 cups washed and dried fresh spinach or chard
Heat a pot large enough for all the ingredients and add olive oil. When oil becomes hot, add sausage, carrots, onions, celery, garlic and onions. Cook over medium heat until sausage is done, stir to break up sausage into small pieces. Add the rest of the ingredients except spinach. simmer until mixture thickens, stir occasionally. After mixture thickens add spinach and when spinach is cooked through, serve.
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