Instructions: * If link sausage is used, remove castings before sauteing. In 6-quart pan, heat oil; saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic 3 to 4 minutes or until tender. Add stew meat and sausage, stirring to crumble sausage; cook 5 to 6 minutes. Blend in tomato puree, broth, water, tomato paste, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, salt, sugar, oregano, and cayenne pepper, if desired.

Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 1-1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Mix in beans; simmer, covered for 30 minutes more.

Makes 6
servings.

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