Kielbasa Skillet Stew

5 bacon strips, cooked
1 onion, sauteed
olive oil
1 to 1-1/2 lbs. smoked kielbasa (fully cooked), thinly sliced
2 - 15.5 oz. cans great northern beans, undrained
2 - 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
1 can chopped green chiles
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/8 tsp. pepper


In a large skillet, cook sausage in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil. Add remaining ingredients except bacon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble bacon. Serve hot with bacon on top.