Mexican Combo

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb smoked sausage, sliced 1/2 inch thick pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup red bell peppers or 1/2 cup orange bell pepper, chopped
• 1 small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 large green chilies, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon red chili pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cooked brown rice
• 1 cup shredded monterey jack and cheddar cheese blend

Recipe

• 1 cook the sausage pieces in a 3-qt. dutch oven over medium heat until lightly browned and warmed through. remove the sausage to a plate and place aside.
• 2 add the olive oil to the pan and saute the onion, peppers, and garlic until tender.
• 3 add the next 7 ingredients and the sausage. adjust salt to taste.
• 4 simmer 20 minutes.
• 5 serve over rice; top with shredded cheese.