Chili Beans With Bacon Recipe

Name: Chili Beans With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 12 lbs dried pink beans; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 12 lb bacon, diced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 4 cups water; 4 teaspoons ham bouillon granules; 1 tablespoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon sugar; ½ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cornmeal; ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 12 lbs dried pink beans
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
12 lb bacon, diced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
4 cups water
4 teaspoons ham bouillon granules
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cornmeal
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1
Rinse and sort beans before adding to a pot of water and bringing to a boil.
2
Boil for 2 minutes and then remove from heat.
3
Let soak for 1 hour.
4
Cook diced bacon in the bottom of a large soup pot.
5
Saute onions and garlic in bacon fat.
6
Add diced tomato, water and spices.
7
Add soaked beans to pot.
8
Bring to boil and reduce the heat to low.
9
Simmer covered for 4 hours, or until beans are tender.
10
Delicious!

7574

kcal

Calories

572

Fat

Carbs

513

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 12 lbs dried pink beans, 1 large onion, chopped, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 12 lb bacon, diced, and more.

Yes, Chili Beans With Bacon falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chili Beans With Bacon

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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