Kielbasa Stew

INGREDIENTS
1 Ring of Garlic Sausage ( Coarse Ham ) cut into 1 1/4 inch chunks
8 Small Onions Peeled
8 Small Potatoes Quartered
4 Medium Sized Carrots, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
1 Clove Garlic crushed
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Bay Leaf (optional)
2 Cups Water, divided
1 Tsp. Cornstarch
1 Cup frozen peas or green beans


METHOD
In a Dutch oven, cook garlic sausage pieces over moderate heat until they are browned on all sides.
Remove using slotted spoon and set aside on paper towel.
Add vegetables except frozen peas or beans to the drippings in the Dutch oven, until lightly browned.
Return sausage to the Dutch oven and add spices and all but 1 Tbsp of water.
Reduce heat to low and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a cup mix water and cornstarch until smooth.
Stir the cornstarch mixture and frozen peas or beans into sausage mixture, stirring constantly.
Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until peas are tender.
Discard bayleaf if used.

Submitted by Joy

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