Western Style Bean Casserole

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1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

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2. 2

   In a large, oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp.

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   Совет повара: Cooking the bacon first renders fat that will be used to cook the vegetables, adding extra flavor.

3. 3

   Remove the cooked bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside, leaving about one tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.

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4. 4

   Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

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5. 5

   Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute more until fragrant.

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6. 6

   Add the ground beef to the pot, break it up with a spoon, and cook until browned all over.

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7. 7

   Carefully drain any excess fat from the pot.

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8. 8

   Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt, and ground black pepper.

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   Совет повара: Scrape the bottom of the pot to release any flavorful browned bits.

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   Add the undrained pork and beans, along with the rinsed and drained kidney beans, lima beans, and butter beans.

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10. 10

    Crumble the reserved cooked bacon and add it to the mixture, stirring gently to combine everything.

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11. 11

    If your pot is not oven-safe, transfer the mixture to a 3-quart (or 3-liter) casserole dish.

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12. 12

    Cover the pot or dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake for 60 minutes.

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13. 13

    Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and the top to brown slightly.

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14. 14

    Let the casserole rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.

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    Совет повара: Resting allows the casserole to set, making it easier to serve.