How to Make Best Darn Beans Ever - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beans are a staple in many households, and for good reason. They are nutritious, versatile, and delicious. If you're looking for a new way to spice up your bean game, look no further than this recipe for the Best Darn Beans Ever. Packed with flavor and easy to make, these beans are sure to become a new favorite in your dinner rotation.

What makes these beans so darn good? It's all about the ingredients and the method of preparation. The combination of savory bacon, sweet onions, tangy...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds thick-cut bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • ¼ cup water
  • 3 bunches green onions, diced
  • 1 (16 ounce) package golden brown sugar
  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle tomato-based chili sauce (such as Heinz®)
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans in tomato sauce (such as VanCamp's®)
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans lima beans, drained

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 50 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Place bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute, turning occasionally, until slightly crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve 3 tablespoons bacon grease and discard the rest.
  • Add a 1/4 cup of water to the pan and bring to a boil, scraping up all browned bits until water has evaporated. Add the reserved bacon grease, along with the green onions. Saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in brown sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, cooking until sugar begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir chili sauce into the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in pork and beans, kidney beans, and lima beans; stir until beans are well coated in the sauce.
  • Return bacon to the pot and stir well to combine. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until flavors combine, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    426 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 26mg
    • Sodium: 1252mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 70g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 672mg