Beef, Pork and Hominy Stew

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Beef, Pork and Hominy Stew

Ingredients

• 1½ lb lean pork ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb cured bacon
• 1 lb flank steak, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 lb beef short ribs, cut between bones
• 3 sweet Italian sausage links, cut into 1½-inch lengths
• 2 spicy dried pork sausage links, cut into 1½-inch lengths
• 3 quarts water
• 6 carrots, cut into ½-inch-thick rounds
• 1½ lb butternut squash, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
• 1 large boiling potato, peeled and cut into ¾-inch cubes
• 2 red bell peppers, cut into ¾-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 3 (15-oz) cans white hominy, rinsed
• 2 (16- to 19-oz) cans white beans, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper

Directions

1. Stir together meats and water in a 12-quart heavy pot and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 3½ hours.
3. Add vegetables and paprika, then simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
4. Add hominy, beans, salt, and pepper and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes.