Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2013

very good! My husband has requested it again. I had some brats and also some smoked sausage so added both. This is good recipe to have as if you don't have one type of sausage or beans, you can easily substitute!

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COOKINGKAT

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Mcallen, Texas, USA

Living In: Garland, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2012

I ended up using a 15 bean mix instead. Did quick soak method then drained, rinsed, and cooked in homemade beef and turkey stock. Added 3 ribs of celery to the carrots and onion and cooked that in chicken broth before adding to beans. Used whole 14.5 oz can of kraut. Delish!

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PAMELA D. aPROpos of nothing

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: El Paso, Texas, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2012

I prepared this exactly according to the instructions with only one change: I substituted Turkey Kielbasa Light (2 Packages chopped up like hamburger) and it was AWESOME! The whole family loved it and my wife even stated this was the kind of food you just keep eating because you can't stop. I served mine with Texas Toast (garlic bread) and a side sald and it was a wonderful meal. Highly Reccomend it! I will put this on our fall/winter menu for sure!

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LaCosta Lotta

Cooking Level: Professional

Home Town: Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2012

This was wonderful! Very easy to cook and good when you want something different but filling for supper!

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GSWOODY

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Living In: Pittsboro, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2011

Normally I would have passed this recipe over because of the kraut but I'm make my kids try new things so I had to suck it up and try it too. Boy was I surprised. This stew is AMAZING! I followed the recipe exactly as directed and was so happy wth the results. This is definatley going to be a winter staple in my home as well as a crowd pleaser at the next potluck.

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Lisa

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: De Forest, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2011

This stew is excellent! Only a few small changes- I used soaked pinto beans in place of the canned beans, used beer brats (added excellent flavor), didn't have any carrots (but it would be great with most root veggies), and cooked it on the stove (first in a stock pot, then in a pressure cooker when I realized I hadn't put the beans up soon enough for a 6pm dinner). It was excellent with a slice of toasted crusty homemade bread, and I look forward to leftovers! This will certainly become a regular meal, and I'll probably even make a big batch and can it for quick winter lunches!

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Bob Loblaw

Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2011

My hubby and mother-in-law LOVED this. I thought it was tasty, but waaay too salty. I'm kinda picky about salt, though.

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JBNewcomb

Cooking Level: Beginning

Living In: Sarasota, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2011

The only ingredient change I made to this recipe was using dried basil instead of fresh (I just didn't have any). I let this simmer on Low while I was at work all day. YUM. This was so so good. Filling and comforting on this particular snowy day. Can't wait to taste the leftovers. I can see this becoming a staple.

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Nichole

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tyrone, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2011

Everyone ate this and liked it well enough but said it was missing an unknown ingredient. We think maybe smoked sausage or smoked kielbasa would have given this a higher rating.

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Michelle

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2010

Yum! I didn't have carrots but I figured it would be a good addition to the flavor of the broth, so I used a bottle of carrot baby food! Sounds crazy but it worked in a pinch. Took this to a pot luck and got tons of compliments.

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