Crock Pot -Slow Cooker French Canadian Beans

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Slow cooked French Canadian Beans made in a Crock Pot
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

8 hrs

Ready In

8 hrs 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups navy beans ( measured prior to soaking )
1 1/4 cups water
3/4 lb bacon ( sliced small )
1 medium onions ( chopped ) or 1 large onion ( chopped )
3 garlic cloves ( chopped or sliced )
3 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses ( optional )
1 1/2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
500
Sugar
16g
Fat
21g
This slow-cooked French Canadian Beans recipe is a hearty and flavorful main course, perfect for chilly winter nights or large family gatherings. The combination of navy beans, bacon, onions, garlic, and spices makes for a delicious and filling meal. While the use of a crock pot/slow cooker makes the process easy to manage, it's important to allow for ample cooking time to achieve tender and fully cooked beans. This dish pairs well with cornbread or steamed vegetables.

Instructions

1.Rinse the navy beans and soak them overnight in water.
2.Drain the beans, then add them to the crock pot along with 1 1/4 cups of water.
3.Cook the bacon in a separate pan until crispy, then add it to the crock pot along with chopped onions and garlic.
4.In a mixing bowl, stir together ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, dry mustard, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Add this mixture to the crock pot and stir everything together.
5.Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, until the beans are tender and the liquid is absorbed. Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is hearty, flavorful, and easy to make, thanks to the use of a crock pot/slow cooker.

The navy beans are packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins.

The dish is ideal for freezing, making it perfect for meal prep or large families.

CONS

The dish is high in calories and sodium, as well as the fat content as a result of the bacon used.

It may be difficult to achieve a consistent texture throughout the dish due to the differing cooking times of the beans and bacon.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The navy beans in this dish contain protein and fiber, which helps keep you full and aids in healthy digestion.
They also contain vitamins and minerals including folate, iron, and magnesium, which promote overall health.
The chili powder component of this recipe may help boost metabolism and reduce inflammation.

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