When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can beat a hearty bowl of slow-simmered ranch style beans. This classic dish is packed with flavor and is perfect for a cold winter night. It is easy to make, and can be tailored to your liking. Whether you prefer a thick and hearty stew or a lighter soup, there is a recipe out there to suit your taste. This article features the best recipes around, each with its own unique take on this classic dish. We will explore the different ingredients and techniques used to create the perfect bowl of ranch style beans, as well as provide tips for customizing the recipe to your liking.
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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 STYLE BEANS
These ranch style beans are made in the slow cooker and are better than the canned ones at the store! The perfect BBQ side dish!
Provided by Karlynn Johnston
Categories Side Dish
Time 8h15m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water completely, making sure you have at least two inches of water above the beans as they will soak up water. Soak the beans overnight.
- The next morning, drain the beans, rinse them well and then put them in the slow cooker along with the remaining ingredients. If you usually have trouble with your beans cooking and staying hard, LEAVE OUT the tomato sauce until the very end. Then once the beans are cooked, stir in the tomato sauce and cook for the last hour.
- Cook all day, 8-10 hours on low until the beans are softened completely. Stir every hour and check to see if you need to add more beef broth. This will depend on how well you soaked the beans beforehand. Adjust the brown sugar to taste, we like our beans sweeter than normal personally.
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 347 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SLOW-SIMMERED RANCH-STYLE BEANS
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 50m
Yield Makes 8 servings, 1 cup each.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring all ingredients to boil in Dutch oven or large saucepan on medium-high heat; cover.
- Simmer on medium-low 35 min., stirring occasionally and removing lid after 30 min.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 520 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 16 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g
SLOW-SIMMERED KIDNEY BEANS
My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down on prep time, yet you get plenty of zip from bacon, apple, red pepper and onion. I like simmering this mixture in the slow cooker because it blends the flavors and I don't have to stand over the stove. -Sheila Vail, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h15m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Add sausage to drippings; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard. Stir in the bacon and sausage. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir in apples. Cover and cook 2 hours longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SLOW-SIMMERED BEANS
There's something enticing about simmering beans for hours until they begin to "melt" into soupiness. This is a superb activity (or nonactivity, more accurately) for a snow-bound day.
Yield 8 or more servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Follow Step 1 in Beans and Legumes, Conventional Soak-and-Cook Method (page 110).
- Before cooking, drain the beans, and combine them in a soup pot with plenty of water (about 14 times their volume). Add the remaining ingredients (except salt and pepper) and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
- Check the beans and give them a good stir at this point. There should still be enough water for them to simmer in, at about the same level as the volume of beans. Add more water if necessary.
- Continue to simmer until some of the beans have burst and have a creamy texture, 1 1/2 to 2 hours over low heat. The simmering liquid should be thick and soupy. Check occasionally and add small amounts of water as needed, just enough to keep the beans simmering. Season with salt and pepper and serve in shallow bowls.
- These related varieties (red beans are a bit smaller and rounder than kidneys) are among the most widely used beans in North America, but they can be difficult to digest for those just starting to use beans-make sure they're well cooked.
- Kidney and red beans lend themselves well to spicy seasonings-chili powder, cayenne pepper, and paprika-hence their wide use in chili, other Mexican dishes, and the New Orleans classic, red beans and rice.
- Use them in marinated bean salads and pasta salads.
- Calories: 101
- Total Fat: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Carbohydrate: 16g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 2mg
RANCH BEANS
Categories Beer Bean Onion Tomato Side Picnic Super Bowl Bacon Spring Winter Jalapeño Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine 5 cups water and next 7 ingredients in heavy large pot. Gently simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until beans are tender and liquid is reduced enough to cover beans by 1 inch, adding more water if necessary and stirring occasionally, about 2 1/2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
- Garnish beans with cotija cheese, chopped tomato and cilantro.
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.
SAUCY RANCH BEANS
With two men in the house, I need to put together stick-to-your ribs meals. My husband and son are never disappointed when these saucy beans are the featured fare. - Sue Neeld, Duncan, Oklahoma.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the remaining ingredients. , Cook, uncovered, over medium heat until heated through, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight helps to soften them and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
- Use a slow cooker: A slow cooker is a great way to cook ranch-style beans because it allows the flavors to develop slowly and evenly. You can also cook the beans in a Dutch oven over low heat.
- Add aromatics: Aromatics, such as onion, garlic, and celery, add flavor to the beans. You can also add other vegetables, such as carrots, potatoes, and corn.
- Use a good quality ranch dressing: The ranch dressing is a key ingredient in this recipe, so it's important to use a good quality dressing. You can use your favorite store-bought dressing or make your own.
- Season the beans to taste: Once the beans are cooked, season them to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You can also add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of sour cream.
Conclusion:
Slow-simmered ranch-style beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a casual meal or potluck. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the ranch dressing adds a creamy and tangy flavor. This recipe is also very versatile, so you can easily adapt it to your own taste. Whether you like your beans mild or spicy, vegetarian or with meat, this recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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