Sausage & Black Beans

This may not make the most attractive presentation on the table, but it is a new addition to the wonderful comfort food category, not to mention being very easy.

Serves 8-12

1 lb bulk sausage -- I used mild or sweet Italian

1 qt chicken broth

2 15-oz cans black beans, rinsed and drained

2 14 1/2-oz cans hominy, rinsed and drained

2 10 1/2-oz cans diced tomatoes with jalepenos or green chilies

4 cups frozen diced hash browns (Southern style)

1 green pepper, chopped

1 onion, chopped

1 heaping T minced garlic

1 T oregano

1 t chili powder

Brown sausage in frying pan, breaking sausage into small pieces. Add to crockpot with remaining ingredients. Stir. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours, or high for 2-2 1/2 hours. Add more chicken broth if you think it gets too dry.

It is also good with a little Mexican cheese sprinkled on top when serving.