Cooking hearty and flavorful homemade ranch-style beans is a culinary delight that can warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, preparing this classic dish can be a rewarding experience. With a few pantry staples and a touch of culinary creativity, you can create a meal that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind the perfect homemade ranch-style beans, taking you through each step of the process, from selecting the right ingredients to creating a delectable dish that will leave a lasting impression.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
RANCH-STYLE BEANS (AKA COWBOY BEANS)
This recipe comes from memories of my husband of his mothers "chili beans" Of course I changed it a bit and the title cause we all Know there are no beans in "chili"
Provided by Just Cher
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place beans in a dutch oven: add water 2 inches above beans.
- Bring to a boil, boil 1 minute.
- Cover and remove from heat and let stand 1 hour Drain Bring beans and 8 cups water to a boil in dutch oven Cover, reduce heat and simmer 1 hour until beans are tender Add onion, and the next 7 ingredients simmer 30 minutes Add tomatoes simmer 30 minutes and serve.
RANCH STYLE BEANS
This is my attempt to copycat the canned Ranch-Style Beans. I want to keep track until I get it right. If you want to jump in and help I'd love the help!
Provided by TishT
Categories Beans
Time 8h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Wash beans and place in a large pot or kettle. Add water and remaining ingredients (except salt and tomato puree, which should be added in the last 30 minutes before beans are done). Cover and simmer for 5 to 6 hours. Check liquid level occasionally and add more water (add boiling water, never cold) as needed to keep beans covered.
- If cooked in a crock pot, (you will need extra cup of water if you did not pre-soak) and cook them on the low setting. It also may take a little longer than the 5 to 6 hours.
- Note: You can reduce cooking time by soaking beans overnight or using or (1 Hour soak method).
- Add ¼ Cup of tomato puree with additional 1 tsp brown sugar in the last hour. Adjust salt and sugar to your liking.
RANCH BEANS
This recipe is served at all of our barbecues. It seems most people who live here like spicy flavorful food, and this fits the bill just right.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h5m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add 1 qt. water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours longer.
Nutrition Facts :
RANCH BEANS WITH BEEF
This is a pretty good baked bean dish that can serve as a side dish or a main dish.
Provided by FatBoy
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease.
- Mix browned beef, pork and beans, cold water, white vinegar, and mustard together in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven until beginning to dry around the edges, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.9 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 984.8 mg, Sugar 46.7 g
SWEET AND TANGY RANCH BEANS
This sweet and tangy side dish uses lots of convenient canned goods, so it's a snap to throw together. The recipe was sent to me by a friend and it's nice to serve at a group picnic. -Barbara Gordon, Roswell, Georgia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 3h10m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Soaking the beans overnight is not necessary, but it can help to reduce the cooking time and improve their texture.
- Be sure to rinse the beans well before cooking them.
- Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the beans, as they will expand as they cook.
- Add salt to the cooking water to help flavor the beans.
- Once the beans are cooked, drain them and rinse them with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, onion, celery, green pepper, and dressing.
- Stir until the beans are well coated with the dressing.
- Serve the beans immediately, or chill them for later.
Conclusion:
Ranch-style beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They can be served as a main course, a side dish, or even as a snack. They're also a great source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. Ranch-style beans are a perfect dish for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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