Ingredients
1 celery rib, chopped1 small onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped green pepper1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 Italian sausage link (1/4 pound), casing removed1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained1 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained1 cup water5 tablespoons tomato paste2 tablespoons chopped green chiles3/4 teaspoon chili powder1/4 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Preparation
In a small saucepan, saute the celery, onion and sweet peppers in oil until crisp-tender. Crumble the sausage into a skillet; cook over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the tomatoes, kidney beans, water, tomato paste, chiles and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-30 minutes or until thickened. Sprinkle with cheese.
