Family Favorite Beans and Bacon Recipe

Name: Family Favorite Beans and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans lima beans, drained, reserve 1/2 cup liquid; 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained; 12 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 cup onion, chopped; ½ cup celery, sliced including leaves; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, cut up; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; ½ teaspoon ginger; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans lima beans, drained, reserve 1/2 cup liquid
2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
12 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup onion, chopped
½ cup celery, sliced including leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained, cut up
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1
Cook bacon in large skillet or 5 quart saucepot until crisp.
2
Remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
3
Reserve 2 Tblsp.
4
cooked bacon.
5
Drain bacon drippings, reserving 2 Tblsp.
6
in skillet.
7
Cook onions, celery and garlic in drippings until tender.
8
Stir in tomatoes, brown sugar, ginger, salt, mustard, worcestershire sauce and remaining cooked bacon.
9
Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10
Stir in beans.
11
If bean mixture is too dry, gradually add 1/2 cup reserved bean liquid until of desired consistency.
12
Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated.
13
Just before serving, sprinkle with reserved bacon.

7594

kcal

Calories

573

Fat

Carbs

515

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans lima beans, drained, reserve 1/2 cup liquid, 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans navy beans or 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained, 12 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 cup onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Family Favorite Beans and Bacon 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.

Family Favorite Beans and Bacon

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