Western Style Bean Casserole
A hearty and satisfying baked casserole featuring a mix of beans, ground beef, and bacon in a sweet and tangy tomato-based sauce. This classic American comfort food is perfect for potlucks or family dinners, combining savory and sweet flavors in one dish.
Originální recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 1 h 45 min
- Počet porcí
- 8
- Obtížnost
- Snadné
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Suroviny
- 225 gbacon, chopped
- 450 gground beef
- 1 ksyellow onion, chopped
- 0,5 ksgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 1 stroužekgarlic, minced
- 1 hrnekketchup
- 0,75 hrnekbrown sugar, packed
- 2 lžíceapple cider vinegar
- 1 lžíceworcestershire sauce
- 1 lžičkadry mustard
- 1 lžičkasalt
- 0,25 lžičkablack pepper, ground
- 425 gpork and beans in tomato sauce, canned, undrained
- 425 gkidney beans, canned, rinsed and drained
- 425 glima beans, canned, rinsed and drained
- 425 gbutter beans, canned, rinsed and drained
Vybavení
dutch oven or large pot · slotted spoon · knife · oven · cutting board · casserole dish
Postup
Krok za krokem
- 1
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
Přibližně 5 min
- 2
In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp.
Přibližně 8 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Cooking the bacon first renders fat that will be used to cook the vegetables, adding extra flavor.
- 3
Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving about one tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
Přibližně 1 min
- 4
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Přibližně 5 min
- 5
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.
Přibližně 1 min
- 6
Add the ground beef to the pot, break it up with a spoon, and cook until browned all over.
Přibližně 8 min
- 7
Carefully drain any excess fat from the pot.
Přibližně 1 min
- 8
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and ground black pepper.
Přibližně 1 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful browned bits.
- 9
Add the undrained pork and beans, along with the rinsed and drained kidney beans, lima beans, and butter beans.
Přibližně 1 min
- 10
Crumble the reserved cooked bacon and add it to the mixture, stirring gently to combine everything.
Přibližně 1 min
- 11
If your pot is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a 3-quart (or 3-liter) casserole dish.
Přibližně 2 min
- 12
Cover the pot or dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.
Přibližně 1 h
- 13
Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the top to brown slightly.
Přibližně 15 min
- 14
Let the casserole rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Přibližně 5 min
Poznámka kuchaře: Resting allows the casserole to set, making it easier to serve.
Uchovejte správně
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave or bake the casserole in a 175°C (350°F) oven until heated through.