Ingredients

• 1 Celery Rib, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 C chopped green pepper
• 1/4 C chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 tbs vegetable oil
• 4 Italian Sausage Links, casings removed
• 1 can stew tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup water
• 5 tbs tomato paste
• 2 tbs chopped green chilies
• 2 tsp chili powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

How to cook:

     1. In a small saucepan, sauté the celery, onion and sweet peppers in oil until crisp-tender.

    2. Crumble the sausage into a skillet; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.

    3. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, water, tomato paste, chilies and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened.

    4. Sprinkle with cheese

 Enjoy!