Raw bacon - 3 strips

Onions - 2 small to medium size

Garlic - 3 cloves or you can substitute 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Smoked sausage - 1 pound

Boneless beef - 1 pound

Stewed tomatoes with juice - 14 ounce can

Hot water - 1 cup

Yellow mustard - 1 Tablespoon

Canned black beans with juice - 4 cups

Salt and pepper to taste

Make the stew:

1. Cut the raw bacon strips into large pieces and fry them at medium-high heat setting in a

large pot for about 3 minutes. Don't let them stick to the bottom of the pot.

2. Reduce the heat setting to medium.

3. Dice the onions, peel and chop the garlic, and add both ingredients to the pot with the

bacon. Cook until the onions become soft, which is about 3 minutes.

4. Cut the beef and sausage into bite-size pieces and add them to the pot.

5. The meat should be cooked until all sides of the meat are browned.

6. Add the stewed tomatoes and juice, water, mustard, and salt and pepper to your desired

taste.

7. Turn the temperature setting down to simmer and cover the pot.

8. Cook the entire stew for about 45 minutes. Stir it often to meld the flavors.

9. Add water if the consistency is too thick for you. Don't add more than 1/4 cup of water at

a time.

10. After the stew has cooked for 45 minutes, add the black beans and juice and stir.

11. Return the cover to the pot and cook for another 10 minutes.

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