1 lb. bulk Italian sausage
1 lg. onion
2 cans kidney beans
1 pt. mild salsa
2 c. or 1/2 pkg. Southern style frozen hash browns
1 qt. water
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt

Can use picante sauce or 1 large can tomatoes and jalapeno peppers to taste.

Brown sausage with onion. Add rest of ingredients. Slow cook or simmer about 1 hour.