Heat oven to 350°F.
Warm olive oil in 3 quart saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
Add sausage to pan and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
Remove sausage to paper towel lined plate to absorb fat.
Add more olive oil if pan is dry.
Sauté onions and garlic for about 8-10 minutes, or until onions are soft and golden in color.
Toss in sweet peppers and continue to cook for another 3-4 minutes, until peppers are beginning to brown on the edges.
Pour green chili and tomato sauce into pan and stir to incorporate onion mixture.
Add beans, stirring gently.
Cook on medium heat for 10 minutes until sauce is bubbly and beginning to thicken.
Slice sausage into two inch segments and nestle into beans.
Place saucepan into oven uncovered and bake until sauce thickens, about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from oven and serve immediately.
For extra comfort food quality, you can top the “cassoulet” with a fried egg, if you like!
