Pinto Bean and Sausage Casserole

Ingredients

• Green onions (2, sliced (for garnish))
• Shredded cheddar cheese (1 cup)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Chili powder (1 tablespoon)
• Tomato sauce (1 can (8 oz))
• Diced tomatoes (1 can (14.5 oz))
• Bell pepper (1, chopped)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1 medium, chopped)
• Italian sausage (1 lb, casings removed)
• Pinto beans (2 cans (15 oz each), drained and rinsed)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.
4. Add the cooked sausage back to the skillet, along with the pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.