Tailgating With Franks And Beans From Longmeadow Farm - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni, cooked (use leftover from day before or make ahead)
1/2 lb frankfurter, sliced (optional turkey, or vegan franks)
1 tablespoon butter (or use of olive oil, or Smart Balance buttery spread)
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional also de-seeded and de-veined)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder, ground
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can cannellini beans, drained
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 cup water (adjust if too thick)
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
6 soft hamburger buns
2 tablespoons onions, minced (for topping)

Preparation

Cook frankfurters, onions, celery, both kinds of peppers, and garlic in butter until franks are warmed and browned in the same saucepan.
Add seasonings, remaining ingredients, including cooked macaroni to this mixture.
Cover, and cook over low heat 12 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
Serve on warmed buns, sliced in half, adding some extra minced onion to the top.