Boys of Bean Town Stew

Fresh Menu Monday

A couple months ago I went to see New Kids on the Block with my sisters and some friends. I gotta say, after 20 or so years, they still have it!! I wanted to swing from the rafters to get to Jordan Knight. Oooh wee!

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In honor of those awesome boys from Boston, I renamed one of my favorite recipes Boys of Beantown Stew. This recipe is actually called New England Baked Bean Stew, and little sister made it for me one night when I was staying with her and her family. I put the original recipe on Pinterest, but when I make this recipe I usually just use it as a loose recommendation.

20131013-194232.jpgThis is my go-to for last minute easy dinners because I always have the ingredients on hand. I make it for guests, and have yet to meet someone who does not like it. I even made it for my picky eater vegetarian friend Brandon, and he ate the whole pan!

20131013-194351.jpgTo make it, chop up an onion, green pepper, and a kielbasa. Saute them on the stove, and when the onions become translucent, stir in two cans of diced tomatoes (juice and all), a can of rinsed Great North Beans, a can of rinsed Kidney Beans, and ¼ cup brown sugar. Let that simmer for a while until everything gets nice and mixed together. 

20131013-194453.jpgThat is it! It is so easy and off the charts delicious! Enjoy!