Lima Bean Pot

1 pound dried lima beans
1 pound bulk sausage
1 onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Wash beans; cover with water and boil for two minutes. Remove from heat; let stand one hour and return to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer one hour. Brown sausage in skillet; add onion, green pepper and celery and saute until tender. Add meat mixture and remaining ingredients to beans and cook until beans are tender. Add more water if necessary.
Mary J


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