Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Add the onions and bell pepper to a small sauté pan with a small amount of vegetable oil. Heat until the onions are almost transparent. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl, except the kielbasa, and adjust the amounts to your taste. Add the kielbasa and stir to combine.

Step 4

Pour the mixture into a baking dish. Bake for an hour or until heated through and the sauce is thick.VARIATION: Substitute 1 pound of ground beef for the kielbasa. Cook the onions and peppers with the ground beef. Drain before adding to the bean mixture.