Southwestern-style beans simmered with spices, tomatoes, and possibly ground beef. A zesty side or main dish full of flavor, perfect for pairing with cornbread or tortillas.
1/2 (28 ounce) can barbeque baked beans, with liquid
1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup barbeque sauce
1 small green bell pepper, diced 1 small yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon fennel seed
Directions
Place sausage in a skillet over medium heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain grease, and transfer sausage to a slow cooker.
Into the slow cooker with the sausage, mix wax beans, green beans, lima beans, and black beans. Mix in baked beans with liquid and chili beans with liquid. Stir in the tomato paste, brown sugar, barbeque sauce, green bell pepper, onion, and fennel seed.