Don’t let the name fool you or scare you…..it’s an awesome alternative to chili.

1 cup chopped onion

1 tsp garlic

1 tbsp olive oil

1 16 oz jar Picante Sauce

1 lb Italian Sausage (ground)

1 pkg Smoke Sausage

2 cans of black beans

1 can of beer

1 bundle of cilantro (finely chopped)

Brown the Italian sausage and smoke sausage in separate skillets, drain and set aside.  In a large pot, saute onions and garlic in olive oil until tender, add the beans and cook for about 10 minutes.  Add picante sauce and cook 5 minutes, then add cilantro and 1/2 can of beer.  Add meat and simmer on low for an additional 10 minutes.

Note ~ on the beer, I buy the 20 oz can verses buying a six pack.

Recipe of the week will run on Thursdays in time for the weekend.  People used to request this at work for food days.