1 pound polish sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
3/4 cup chopped onions
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons butter
3 15 ounce cans pinto beans
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried whole oregano

Sauté sausage, onions, celery, green pepper, & garlic in butter in a large skillet until tender. Stir beans into vegetables and add seasoning. Salt to taste. Simmer 30 - 40 minutes, remove bay leaves. Serve over rice.