Best 8 Hearty Lima Bean Bake Recipes

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Lima beans, also known as butter beans, are a delicious and versatile legume that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins, and they have a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. One of the most popular ways to cook lima beans is to bake them. This method results in a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. There are many different recipes for lima bean bake, but they all typically include lima beans, onions, celery, and some type of liquid. The beans are usually seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic, and they may also be flavored with herbs or spices. The bake is typically cooked in a casserole dish, and it can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, rice, or salad.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HEARTY BAKED BEANS



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Ground beef is added to homemade baked beans for a hearty, slow-cooked dish.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 can (28 oz) baked beans
1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, bacon and onion until beef is browned; drain.
  • In slow cooker, mix beef mixture and all remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

LIMA BEAN BAKE



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This was my mother's recipe, and I enjoyed it often growing up. Now I make it for m y husband. The delicious taste has stood the test of time;-Sharon Lemke, Quincy, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound dried lima beans
1/2 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
Dash poultry seasoning

Steps:

  • Cook the lima beans according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup liquid; set beans and liquid aside. In a skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add tomato sauce, brown sugar, salt, poultry seasoning and reserved bean liquid. Place the beans in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with tomato mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

HEARTY LIMA BEAN SOUP



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Make and share this Hearty Lima Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carolyn M.

Time 9h

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lima beans, soaked overnight
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1 head about 10 garlic clove, peeled (ok to leave cloves whole)
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil
1 (28 ounce) can water (fill empty tomato can with water, then dump into crockpot)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 (12 ounce) package chicken and apple sausage, diced
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place the drained lima beans into your cooker, and add the onion and garlic.
  • Dump in the tomatoes, then rinse the can into the pot.
  • Add paprika, and stir in the sausage. Cover, and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until the beans are fully soft.
  • Use a handheld immersion blender to naturally thicken the broth by blending some of the beans and tomatoes. This also helps distribute the flavor and squish up the garlic cloves. If you don't have a handheld blender, you can scoop out a cup or so of the beans and smash them with a large fork or blend in a traditional blender, then stir them back into the pot.
  • Add salt and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.2, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 39.5, Sodium 1322.4, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 13.1

HEARTY LIMA BEAN BAKE



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Sausage and chili powder spice up yummy baked beans. I often double the recipe and take it to picnics, says Cathy Elands of Hightstown, New Jersey. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ medium green pepper, diced
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
¾ cup canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and celery in oil until tender. Add sausage; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 883.1 mg, Sugar 9 g

HEARTY LIMA BEAN BAKE



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Sausage and chili powder spice up yummy baked beans. I often double the recipe and take it to picnics, says Cathy Elands of Hightstown, New Jersey. Everyone loves it.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 1h5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ medium green pepper, diced
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ pound Italian turkey sausage links, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 cup frozen lima beans, thawed
¾ cup canned diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground mustard
1 dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute the green pepper, onion and celery in oil until tender. Add sausage; cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to an ungreased 1-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 325 degrees F for 45-50 minutes or until heated through, stirring once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 883.1 mg, Sugar 9 g

HEARTY BAKED BEANS



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This saucy dish is flavorful and filling, chock-full of ground beef, bacon and four varieties of beans. I've had the recipe for years, and I make it often for big appetites at home and for potlucks at work and church. -Cathy Swancutt, Junction City, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound ground beef
2 large onions, chopped
3/4 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
4 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
1 bottle (18 ounces) honey barbecue sauce
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. Dutch oven. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 770mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

HEARTY BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE



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I typically use the tinned maple baked beans in this; if you use regular baked beans you may want to add an extra tbsp of brown sugar. This is great on a cold day.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb bacon
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 (14 ounce) cans pork and beans, or beans in tomato sauce if you prefer
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon celery salt
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300F degrees.
  • In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove and drain fat from skillet; crumble bacon and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, brown the ground beef and onion; drain off any fat.
  • Combine all ingredients in a casserole dish and bake for 2 hours; I keep it covered during the first hour, then remove the cover and stir, and leave the cover off for the last hour of cooking, although the original recipe did not specify this.

BAKED LIMA BEANS



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Provided by Donna St. George

Categories     easy, casseroles, side dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 cups, about 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds dried lima beans
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 pound bacon, uncooked

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water overnight. Drain. Add fresh water, just enough to cover the beans, and salt. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. If necessary, pour off some water from the beans so that they are very moist but not swimming in liquid. Add ketchup, brown sugar and mustard to the beans and water. Pour into a large (about 9 by 12 by 3) flat baking pan. Lay strips of bacon on top of the bean mixture.
  • Bake for 2 1/2 hours. If the bacon starts browning too fast, reduce heat to 225 degrees and extend the baking time by 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Soak the lima beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the dish. Some good options include onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Add some spices: This will help to give the dish a flavorful kick. Some good options include cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder.
  • Don't overcook the beans: They should be tender but still hold their shape.
  • Serve the dish with a side of bread or rice: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

Lima bean bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover lima beans. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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