Red (or White) Beans, Eula Maes Way Recipe

Name: Red (or White) Beans, Eula Maes Way
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup bacon drippings; 3 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions; 2 cups seeded and chopped green bell peppers; 1 1/2 cups chopped celery; 3 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 pound salt pork, cut into small chunks; 2 pounds dried red kidney beans or 1 pound navy beans, picked over and rinsed in cool water; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco brand pepper sauce; 4 bay leaves; Chopped green onions for garnish; Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish; Hot cooked long grain white rice (see Notes)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup bacon drippings
3 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions
2 cups seeded and chopped green bell peppers
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 pound salt pork, cut into small chunks
2 pounds dried red kidney beans or 1 pound navy beans, picked over and rinsed in cool water
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco brand pepper sauce
4 bay leaves
Chopped green onions for garnish
Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish
Hot cooked long grain white rice (see Notes)

1
Heat the bacon drippings in a large, heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2
Add the onions, bell peppers, and celery and cook, stirring, until lightly golden, about 10 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and salt pork and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Add the beans and enough water to cover.
5
Stir in the salt, black pepper, Tabasco, and bay leaves, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
6
Cook, partially covered, until the beans are tender and the mixture is creamy, about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
7
Add more water or broth if the mixture becomes dry.
8
Remove and discard the bay leaves.
9
Serve hot, garnished with green onions and parsley, over rice.

617

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup bacon drippings, 3 1/2 cups chopped yellow onions, 2 cups seeded and chopped green bell peppers, 1 1/2 cups chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Red (or White) Beans, Eula Maes Way 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.

Red (or White) Beans, Eula Maes Way

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