Sweet/Spicy Baked Beans w/ Kielbasa

  • 8 oz. bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion. chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped 
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 
  • 4 (15-oz.) cans pinto or kidney beans, drained, rinsed 
  • 1 lb. kielbasa, halved lengthwise, sticed 
  • 1 (14.5oz) can diced tomatoes 
  • 1 (4.5-oz.) can diced green chilies
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar 
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno chilies (3 to 4 large) 
  • 5 garlic doves, minced 
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder 
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 2 teaspoons garlic salt 
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

    Cook bacon in a large pot over medium-high heat until crisp. Add onion, celery and bell peppers cook and stir 10 minutes or until tender. Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour.

    For a thicker consistency, combine cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water. Stir into beans 5 minutes before the end of cooking.

    16 (314-cup) servings
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