Cheesy Ground Beef, Kielbasa And Beans (Stove Top Or Crock Pot) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 -4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional or to taste)
1 lb kielbasa, thinly sliced
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
4 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans (undrained)
4 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained
salt and pepper
Tabasco sauce (optional)
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Preparation

In a large pot brown the ground beef with onion, garlic, bell pepper, jalapeno pepper and dried chili flakes (if using) until the meat is browned and cooked; drain fat.
Add in the kielbasa sausage slices and cook for about 2 minutes.
Add in the all remaining ingredients.
Simmer covered over medium-low heat for about 1 hour stirring occasionally.
Uncover and simmer for another 30-35 minutes (the longer time you cook it the better it will be, you can cook it for 2 hours if desired!).
Season with salt, pepper and Tabasco (if using).
Stir in the cheese before serving.