Navy Bean & Spam Stew
2 T. butter
1 clove garlic
1 C. green bell pepper diced
1/2 C. chopped yellow onion
1/2 C. chopped celery
2 C. potatoes peeled and diced
12 oz. can Spam cubed
1 can navy beans flavored with slab bacon
16 oz. canned tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 tsp. seasoned pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 C. water
In a large pot melt butter over low heat. Add cubed Spam and heat to low stirring a few minutes.
Add garlic, bell pepper, onion and celery then sauté until tender but do not brown. Add remaining ingredients then slowly bring to boil and cover then turn down heat. Simmer until potatoes are tender.