Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans Recipe

Name: Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, diced; 1/2 lb fully cooked Polish sausage or 1/2 lb kielbasa, chopped; 4 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 cup molasses; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground mustard; 2 medium apples, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2 in pieces (optional)

Servings: persons

6 slices bacon, diced
1/2 lb fully cooked Polish sausage or 1/2 lb kielbasa, chopped
4 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
2 medium sweet red peppers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup molasses
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground mustard
2 medium apples, unpeeled, cored and cut into 1/2 in pieces (optional)

1
In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels.
2
Add sausage to drippings; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3
In an ungreased 5 quart slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard. Stir in the bacon and sausage.
4
Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours.
5
Stir in apples.
6
Cover and cook 2 hours longer or until bubbly.
7
Cook's notes: I have never used the apples and never will. Also in a pinch you can cook the onions and bell peppers in the bacon drippings, after the sausage, until translucent then add to the crockpot. This will cut down on cook time.

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 slices bacon, diced, 1/2 lb fully cooked Polish sausage or 1/2 lb kielbasa, chopped, 4 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained, and more.

Yes, Slow-Simmered Kidney 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.

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Slow-Simmered Kidney Beans

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