Vijfschaft

Description
A very hearty beans, vegetable and sausage one-dish supper. Hits the spot on a chilly day.

Ingredients

 * 1/2 lb kidney beans or pinto beans
 * 2 lbs carrots, sliced
 * 4 onions, sliced and divided into rings
 * 2 green apples, peeled and cut in wedges
 * 2 lbs potatoes, thinly sliced
 * 1/2 teaspoon salt
 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 * 1 teaspoon sage
 * 1 tablespoon cornstarch
 * 4 tablespoons butter
 * 1/2 lb bacon, sliced,cooked
 * 1 large smoked sausage, sliced

Directions
Soak the beans overnight in water to cover; drain and put in a large heavy casserole.

Cover the beans with water and bring to a boil.

Lower the heat to medium low, cover and simmer 1 hour.

Add the carrots, onions and apples; let cook 15 minutes longer.

Add the potatoes through sage and continue cooking 20-30 min until potatoes are tender.

Stir in the cornstarch dissolved in 2 Tbs water to thicken the sauce.

Stir in the butter until it melts.

Remove from heat, top with the bacon and sausage and serve.