Aunt Chris' Cajun Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pinto beans
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/2 lb. ground beef
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. dried basil
1/2 tsp. Cajun spice mix
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
dash (or to taste) of hot sauce
salt and pepper
1/2 lb. cooked Italian sausage
1 (12-inch) pumpkin (optional)

Preparation

Soak pintos overnight or quick method (bring to boil; boil one minute, cover and sit off heat for one hour).