Hurst Beans Crock Pot Recipe
Description
Hurst beans are much more than your typical side dish. This slow cooked recipe combines bacon, beans, and seasonings to create a hearty, comforting meal. This crockpot dish is easy to assemble, and requires minimal effort to cook. The slow-cooked beans are incredibly flavorful, rich, and are sure to become a family favorite. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, or can easily be made ahead and reheated for a quick and easy meal.
Prep Time
Preparing this dish is quick and easy. The ingredients need to be gathered and prepped before assembling the crockpot. This process should take about 10 minutes. The beans need to be soaked for 8 hours before cooking for best results.
Cook Time
Once all the ingredients are prepped and the dish is assembled, it takes about 8 hours to cook in a slow cooker on low. The beans are done when they are tender and have a creamy texture. This dish can also be cooked on high for about 4-5 hours, but it may need to be stirred occasionally.
Ingredients
This recipe requires the following ingredients:
- 1 lb bag of Hurst’s HamBeens 15 Bean Soup mix
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup diced bacon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
To begin, soak the beans in water for 8 hours. Then, drain and rinse the beans. In a slow cooker, combine the beans, onion, garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, chicken broth, bacon, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Once the beans are tender, serve immediately.
Equipment
You will need a slow cooker to make this dish. If you do not have one, you can also use a large pot on the stove. Make sure to use a heavy-bottomed pot so the beans do not burn.
Notes
This recipe can be easily adapted to fit your preferences. Try adding different types of beans, or switch up the seasonings. You can also add other vegetables, such as diced carrots or celery. If you want to make this recipe vegetarian, simply omit the bacon and substitute vegetable broth.
Nutrition: Per Serving
This recipe makes 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Protein: 10g
Recipe Tips
This recipe is very versatile, so feel free to make it your own. Try adding different vegetables, such as diced carrots and celery. You can also substitute different types of beans for variety. If you want to make this dish vegetarian, simply omit the bacon and use vegetable broth instead. To make this dish even heartier, add cooked ground beef or diced cooked chicken.
This crockpot recipe is easy to make and requires minimal effort. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or can be made ahead and reheated for a quick and easy meal. The slow-cooked beans are incredibly flavorful and are sure to become a family favorite. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a comforting and hearty meal.
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