Pinto Bean & Andouille Sausage Stew Recipe - (4.4/5)

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry pinto beans
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil, or canola oil
• 12 ounces andouille sausage, diced
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 cup diced onions
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1-3 teaspoons minced chile pepper, such as serrano or jalapeño
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 4 large ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and diced or one undrained 14 oz can petite diced tomatoes
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
• Juice of 1/2 lime