Mexican Bean Pot - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) pkg. dried large lima beans, pinto beans or Great Northern beans
6 c. water
1/2 lb. hot Italian sausage or 6 oz. domestic salami
1 large onion, chopped (1 c.)
2 large green peppers, halved, seeded and cut into large pieces
2 to 4 tsp. chili powder
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. basil leaf, crumbled
2 envelopes or 2 tsp. instant beef broth

Preparation

Pick over beans and wash.
Place in a large saucepan and add water.
Bring to boiling; lower heat and cover.
Simmer for 1 hour.