Boozed Pasta Stew

YIELDS: 8 SERVINGS

PREP TIME: 0 HOURS 20 MINS

TOTAL TIME: 7 HOURS 15 MINS

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Booze Dogs’ Bratwurst, either bourbon, gin, or rum (slice into 1-inch pieces)
• 4 cups water
• 6 cups beef broth
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium sweet red or green pepper, diced
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. In a nonstick skillet, cook selected Booze Dogs Bratwurst over medium heat until no longer pink; drain and place in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the water, beef broth, beans, red pepper and onion.
2. Cover and cook on low for 7-9 hours or until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in the pasta, sugar, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.