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Granny's Italian Sausage Beef Bean Pepper Potato Casserole

6 x Sweet Italian sausages (about 1 lb.) 
1 lb Beef chuck, cut into 1" pieces 
1 lrg Onion, sliced 
2 med Cloves garlic, minced 
2 med Green bell peppers, seeded and cut into eighths 
4 med Potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
2 can (1 lb. each) kidney beans, drained
1 tsp Basil
1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 x Beef bouillion cubes dissolved in 1 c. boiling water

 Method :
In a heavy skillet over medium heat, brown sausages well. Cut each link into thirds and plce in a 2 1/2 - 3 quart casserole. Drain fat from skillet, reserving 2 tablespoons*. Brown beef in 1 Tbs. fat, then turn out into casserole. Cook onion and garlic in remaining tablespoon of fat until tender; add green peppers and cook one minute longer, stirring; turn out inot casserole. Add potatoes and beans to casserole. Sprinkle with seasonings and mix lightly. Add bouillion. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beef and potatoes are tender.
Serves
4-6.
* for less saturated fat and less fat in general, dump all of the sausage fat and use a teaspoon or two of canola oil as necessary