Red Wine Pinto Beans With Smoky Bacon Recipe

Name: Red Wine Pinto Beans With Smoky Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced; 1 large onion, peeled and diced; 2 celery stalks, diced; 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large sprigs rosemary; 1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight; 1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste; 2 cups dry red wine; Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional); Coarsely grated Parmesan, for serving (optional); Coarsely ground black pepper or red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced
1 large onion, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 large sprigs rosemary
1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt, more to taste
2 cups dry red wine
Extra-virgin olive oil, for serving (optional)
Coarsely grated Parmesan, for serving (optional)
Coarsely ground black pepper or red pepper flakes, for serving (optional)

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In the bottom of a large pot over medium-high heat, brown bacon until golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, celery, carrots, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Drain beans and add to pot along with 1 tablespoon salt. Pour in enough water to just cover the beans (about 7 to 8 cups). Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat and simmer gently until beans are just tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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Meanwhile, in a small pot over medium heat, simmer wine until it is reduced to 2/3 cup, 20 to 30 minutes.
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Remove rosemary branches from bean pot and discard them. Pour wine into beans and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 to 20 minutes longer to meld flavors and thicken broth to taste. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan, if desired; add more salt and black or red pepper to taste.
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8 to 10 servings

700

kcal

Calories

Fat

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound smoky bacon, diced, 1 large onion, peeled and diced, 2 celery stalks, diced, 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced, and more.

Yes, Red Wine Pinto Beans With Smoky 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.

Red Wine Pinto Beans With Smoky Bacon

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