Best 8 Big Pot Of Beans Recipes
Beans, a staple food in many cultures, are not only delicious but also a great source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. Cooking a big pot of beans is a wonderful way to create a hearty, flavorful meal that can be enjoyed for several days. Whether you prefer classic baked beans, rich chili, or vibrant bean soup, there is a recipe out there to satisfy your taste buds. With careful selection of ingredients and a bit of culinary creativity, you can transform humble beans into a culinary masterpiece.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
BIG BEAN POT
Perfect for a picnic or tailgate party, these classic beans have plenty of bacon, onion, and seasonings, cooked slow to meld flavors.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. In Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat, cook and stir bacon and onions until bacon is crisp and onions are tender. Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients.
- Bake uncovered 60 to 70 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 9 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g
BIG POT OF BEANS
Chances are good you have some dried beans on hand, and that is a great thing. Especially since one basic recipe works for so many kinds, from red beans to white cannellini to black turtle beans. Choose whichever you like, but bear in mind: Sometimes, the best bean is the one already in your pantry.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories beans
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse the beans, then soak them in salted water (it should taste like the sea) for anywhere from 4 hours to 12 hours. If you don't have time, you can skip this step.
- Drain beans and put them in a pot or electric pressure cooker. If cooking in a regular pot, add enough water to cover the beans by 2 to 3 inches. If using a pressure cooker, use less water, more like 1 1/2 to 2 inches. Add a drizzle of oil and whatever aromatics and herbs you like. Add enough salt to the cooking water to make it taste like the sea.
- If using a regular pot, simmer the beans for anywhere to 30 minutes to 2 to 3 hours, depending on what variety you used, how old they were and whether or not you soaked them. Check on them periodically, adding more water if the level gets too low (as in, lower than the beans). For the pressure cooker, the timing is anywhere from 5 minutes at high pressure to 50 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally.
- Garnish with fresh herbs or celery leaves, sliced onion, if you like, a drizzle of oil, and a sprinkle of red-pepper flakes and sea salt.
BIG-BATCH INSTANT POT WHITE BEANS
Large, creamy lima beans (sometimes sold as butter beans) are the perfect solution to any meal dilemma when you make a big batch in the Instant Pot and freeze them in their broth. Defrost to stir into soups and stews, bake into casseroles, sauté for dinner, marinate for salads, and more.
Provided by Anna Stockwell
Categories Bean Lima Bean Instant Pot Garlic Rosemary Soy Free Dairy Free Peanut Free Sunday Stash
Yield Makes about 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place beans, garlic, oil, salt, and rosemary (if using) in Instant Pot. Cover with 10 cups cold water. Seal lid and cook at high pressure 14 minutes.
- Release pressure manually. If some beans are still slightly undercooked, stir, cover, and use the Keep Warm function until cooked through.
- Do Ahead: Beans can be cooked 5 days ahead. Chill in cooking liquid in airtight containers, or freeze in cooking liquid up to 3 months.
BIG-BATCH BAKED BEANS
"All in the family" is how Kathy Herron describes her tasty baked beans. "My mom got the recipe from my aunt, then shared it with me when she saw how much my husband enjoyed the dish. It's great to take to potlucks and picnics," jots Kathy from Jamestown, New York.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h10m
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 781mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
A BIG POT OF SIMMERED PINTOS
This pot of beans was Step 1 for the other Recipes for Health this week. If I know that I'm going to use these beans for a Mexican dinner I season them with cilantro and, if I can find it, epazote. If I want Italian or Provençal flavors I make a bouquet garni with bay leaf, thyme, parsley, maybe sage, and most definitely a Parmesan rind. This week, since I am using my beans as a starting off point for other dishes, I season them only with onion, garlic, bay leaf and salt. The dishes that will follow throughout the week will introduce more flavors.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 2h15m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place beans and soaking water in a large, heavy pot. Add halved onion and bring to a gentle boil. Skim off any foam that rises, then add garlic and bay leaf, reduce heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
- Add salt and continue to simmer another 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until beans are quite soft and broth is thick and fragrant. Taste and adjust salt. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove and discard onion and bay leaf. For the best flavor refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 274, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 50 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 224 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
BIG CROCK POT FULL OF PINTO BEANS
A basic dried bean recipe for the slow cooker. Seasoned with smoked turkey pieces, this is a lower fat recipe with plenty of flavor.
Provided by Red_Apple_Guy
Categories Beans
Time 10h20m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Sort and rinse beans with 3 waters (from one container to another 3 times).
- Place in a 5 to 6 quart crock pot with soaking water overnight (my preference, but it can be cooked without pre-soaking).
- Note: a 4 quart crock pot will be absolutely full, but I have used a 4 quart pot.
- Drain soaking water and add water to cover by 1 to 1.5 inches.
- Add smoked turkey pieces.
- Cook for 10 hours on low.
- Add salt and peppers to taste.
- Note: I have used cumin, thyme, and oregano for seasoning, but basic salt and pepper is very good).
- Serve with cornbread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 197.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 446.1, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.2
BIG BEAN POT
Great for a potluck or bar-b-que! This recipe feeds alot of people and is very forgiving as you can easily double the recipe and substitute with what you have on hand. It can be cooked in a crockpot or in the oven. Substitute bacon with ham or sausages of your choice and use black beans if you wish.
Provided by quotFoodThe Way To
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a large crockpot and cook on low for several hours to heat throughly.
- This can be placed in a casserole dish and baked in a 350 degree oven, uncovered for 60-70 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.8, Fat 14.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 26.2, Sodium 801.2, Carbohydrate 50.7, Fiber 9.8, Sugar 15.7, Protein 13.4
BIG-BATCH BEAN SOUP
When I was a cook in the service, I learned all I could from the cooks in the gallery. This soup was a favorite among the men.-Jene Cain, Northridge, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h50m
Yield 100 servings (6-1/4 gallons).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the beans and ham bones in a large stockpot; add ham stock. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender. , Stir in the onions, carrots and pepper; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Combine flour and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. If too thick, add additional water.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 1084mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Soak the beans: Soaking the beans overnight or for at least 4 hours helps to reduce cooking time and makes them more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: Using a variety of beans, such as pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans, adds flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add aromatics: Aromatics like onions, garlic, and celery add flavor to the beans. You can also add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or corn.
- Season the beans well: Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Cook the beans until they are tender: Cook the beans until they are tender but still hold their shape. This usually takes about 1-2 hours.
- Serve the beans with your favorite toppings: Serve the beans with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or salsa. You can also serve them over rice or with cornbread.
Conclusion:
A big pot of beans is a hearty, flavorful, and budget-friendly meal. It is a great way to feed a crowd or to have leftovers for the week. With a few simple ingredients and some time, you can make a delicious pot of beans that will warm you up on a cold day.
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