Easy Gaucho Beans Recipe

Name: Easy Gaucho Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb dried red kidney beans, picked over and rinsed or (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 teaspoon baking soda, divided (only if using the dried beans); 4 bacon, strips raw, chopped; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 8 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped; 4 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped; 3 large carrots, grated; 1 garlic clove, finely minced; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

2 lb dried red kidney beans, picked over and rinsed or (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon baking soda, divided (only if using the dried beans)
4 bacon, strips raw, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
8 scallions, white and light green parts only, finely chopped
4 medium tomatoes, peeled, cored and chopped
3 large carrots, grated
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
If using the dried beans, soak them in cold water overnight with 1/2 t of baking soda. The following day, drain the beans and place them in a larg pot with the bacon, another 1/2 t of baking soda and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook the beans until they are soft - about 2 hours. If the water level drops too low before the beans are tender, add another cup of water (or more as needed). If using canned beans, just warm them in a large pot with 3 1/2 C of water. Drain.
2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add the remaining ingredients and cook, stirring often, until the veggies are soft and fragrant - about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add the veggie mixture to the pot with the beans and cook just long enough to bring the flavors together, about 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb dried red kidney beans, picked over and rinsed or (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 teaspoon baking soda, divided (only if using the dried beans), 4 bacon, strips raw, chopped, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Easy Gaucho Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Easy Gaucho Beans

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