Portuguese Soup

Ingredients

 * 4 – 5 lbs chuck roast, cut into cubes
 * 1 lbs chourico, sliced ½ inch thick
 * 2 cans B&M baked beans (large cans)
 * 3 Tbsp crushed red peppers (wet, Star brand or substitute)
 * salt and pepper
 * small cabbage
 * 2 packages of frozen kale or chopped, fresh (about 2 lbs)
 * 3 or 4 large potatoes, peeled and quartered

Directions

 * 1) In a large pot, add water to these ingredients until the water reaches about 2 inches from the top
 * 2) Cook covered for 3 hours
 * 3) Then add chopped cabbage and kale
 * 4) Bring water level back to the original line and cook for 2 more hours
 * 5) Add Potatoes and cook for another 30 minutes