Ingredients

• 1 1/2-2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
• 6 Italian sausages (about 1 lb)
• 1 large onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium green peppers, seeded, cut into chunks
• 4 medium potatoes, pelled, cut into quarters
• 2 (1 lb) cans red kidney beans, drained
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup beef broth

Instructions

1. In heavy skillet brown sausages well; cut into brite-size pieces and set aside.

2. Brown beef in same silled in about 2 tbsp of sausage fat. Add onion and garlic. Season with basil, salt and pepper.

3. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.

4. In 3-quart covered casserole, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.