jeff@rtech (Jeff Lichtman) (03/06/87)
BEAN-CASS-1(M) USENET Cookbook BEAN-CASS-1(M) SUNSHINE BEAN CASSEROLE BEAN-CASS-1 - An easy bean casserole This recipe comes from A Primer on Bean Cookery by the Cali- fornia Dry Bean Advisory Board. The recipe calls for red beans, lima beans, and garbanzos, but any combination of cooked or canned beans can be used. Pick your own favor- ites. INGREDIENTS (Serves 6 to 8) 2 cups canned red beans, drained 2 cups canned lima beans, drained 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained 1 lb ground beef 1 large onion, chopped fine 1 garlic clove, minced 1/4 cup brown sugar 1-2 Tbsp prepared mustard 1/2 cup ketchup 1 tsp cumin powder (optional) 1/4 cup red wine salt and pepper to taste PROCEDURE (1) Put drained beans into a 2 1/2-quart casserole; mix lightly and set aside. (2) In large skillet cook ground beef, onions, and garlic until meat is lightly browned; stir in remaining ingredients (except beans). (3) Add skillet mixture to beans in casserole; mix together. (4) Cover and bake for about an hour at 325 deg. F or simmer the mixture in a crockpot for 3 to 4 hours. RATING Difficulty: Easy. Time: 75 minutes if baked; 3 to 4 hours in a crockpot. Precision: No need to measure. CONTRIBUTOR Jeff Lichtman Relational Technology, Inc. {amdahl, sun}!rtech!jeff -or- {ucbvax, decvax}!mtxinu!rtech!jeff