This is a Two Part Process

1) Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausages and brown them on all sides. Turn them occasionally. This should take about 8 minutes. Remove from skillet and place back on heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers. Saute over medium-high heat until onion is browned lightly and the peppers and garlic are tender. Add ground chile and cumin. Mix well and add salt and pepper to taste. Pour the whole thing into the crockpot.

2) Add tomatoes and beans to crockpot mixture. Mix well. Cook on LOW for 4 hours. In last half hour, add vinegar and mix it in. Cook for last 1/2 hour and serve, with or without rice, garnishing each bowl with sour cream, chopped chile and chopped cilantro (if desired).

From: RisaG
Risa's Food Service
Posted By: RisaG, Via: Chile Head Mailing List
Post Date: Thu, 22 Aug 2002