Thursday, January 1, 2009

Quicker Cassoulet

1 pound Polish or smoked sausage, cut diagonally into 1" pieces
1 can (15-16oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-16oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
2 small onions, thinly sliced and separated into rings
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth
2 Tbs packed brown sugar
2 Tbs chopped fresh or 1 1/2 tsp dried thyme leaves

Heat oven to 375* F
Mix all ingredients in ungreased 3-qt casserole.
Cover and bake 1 hour or until mixture is hot and bubbly and carrots are tender.