1lbGreat Northern Beanssoaked (or 5 can white beans drained and rinsed)
1Link of Smoked Kielbasa Sausagesliced into coins
3Bacon Sliceschopped
1lbPork Stew Meat
1lbBeef Stew Meat
1Large Onionchopped
3Garlic Clovesminced
1TeaspoonThymedried
1TablespoonCreole Seasoning
2Large Bay Leaves
2table spoons tomato paste
114oz Tomato Sauce
2-1/2CupsBeef broth
Instructions
1. If using dried beans soak them overnight or you can do this quick soak method or simply just use canned.
2. Add the chopped bacon to a skillet and fry on medium heat until almost crispy. Remove the bacon but keep the fat.
3. Add the sausage links and caramelize on medium heat. When you start to see some good dark charring it’s time to remove those and put them to the side with the bacon.
4. Add the onions and then garlic, cook until soft.
5. Remove the onions and garlic and add the pork and beef stew meat. Cook until the outside has browned.
6. Add all these ingredients to the slow cooker, along with the beans (drained).
7. Add the thyme, Creole seasoning and bay leaves. As well as the tomato paste, sauce and beef broth.
8. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
9. Remove the bay leaves and serve with your choice of sides.