This Crockpot recipe makes 12 cups.
BEEF RAGU W/BEANS
- 2 large carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2 large ribs celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 cans (14 1/2 oz. each) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 can (15 1/2 oz.) cannellini beans, drained, rinsed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Serving:
- 1 pound rigatoni, cooked
- Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
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I LOVE chili, but I don’t make it very often because my husband doesn’t eat it. But when I do make a nice, big pot this is the recipe I use!
CHILI CON CARNE W/BEANS
- 2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 can (35 oz.) Italian peeled tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 can - 15 1/4 oz. red kidney beans, drained
- 1 can - 15 1/4 oz. pinto beans, drained
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- Accompaniments: Shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bell pepper
In a large pot, cook beef, onion, and garlic over med-high heat, breaking up clumps of meat and stirring occasionally until liquid evaporates and meat is browned - about 15 minutes. Drain off fat.
Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Cook 1 minute. Add tomatoes with their liquid & the water, stirring with a fork to break up tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
Partially cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally until slightly thickened and flavors have blended.
Stir in beans, sugar & salt. Heat through. Skim fat off surface. Sever with accompaniments.
I made this delicious baked bean dish for a summer cookout at my sister’s house, then again last month for my son’s birthday party. They were a huge hit!
SWEET & SOUR BAKED BEANS
- 1 lb. bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cider vinegar
Brown bacon, drain and crumble. Empty frying pan and put onions and remaining ingredients in skillet and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Meanwhile put in a 3-quart greased casserole:
- 2 - 15 oz. cans dried Lima beans, drained
- 1 - 1lb. can green Lima beans, drained
- 1 - 1lb. can dark red kidney beans, drained
- 1 - 15 oz. can of Boston baked beans, undrained
Stir in onion mixture and bake at 350 degrees for one hour.