INGREDIENTS
1 1/2
bags (24 ounces) of dry small red beans
2
lbs. Italian sausage (or 1 lb. Italian sausage and 1 lb. ground hamburger)
1
large onion, diced
6
bay leaves
1 tsp
salt
2 28 ounce cans
diced tomatoes
1 16 ounce can
tomato sauce
1 6 ounce can
tomato paste
3 tbsp
chili powder
3 tbsp
ground cumin
1 tbsp
brown sugar
1 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
crushed red pepper
1/3 cup
tamed jalapeño slices, drained (they are in a jar)