Beef Cassoulet (Casserole) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lbs beef chuck, cut in 1-inch cubes
6 Italian sausages (about 1 lb)
1 large onion, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium green peppers, seeded, cut into chunks
4 medium potatoes, pelled, cut into quarters
2 (1 lb) cans red kidney beans, drained
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup beef broth

Preparation

In heavy skillet brown sausages well; cut into brite-size pieces and set aside.
Brown beef in same silled in about 2 tbsp of sausage fat. Add onion and garlic. Season with basil, salt and pepper.
Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.
In 3-quart covered casserole, combine all ingredients. Cover and bake at 350 F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.