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Grandma’s Beans 🌿🥓

Grandma’s Beans recipe is a delightful find from the pages of an old church cookbook, discovered amidst the bustling treasures of a flea market. Though it requires a patient bake time, each savory bite is an ode to the comforting flavors of tradition. 🕰️

Recipe Overview

Name: Grandma’s Beans
Category: Beans 🌱
Keywords: Weeknight, < 4 Hours ⏳
Servings: 8
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need:

Quantity	Ingredient
1 can	Kidney beans
1 pack	Bacon
8 oz	Tomato sauce
1	Onion
2 tbsp	Brown sugar
1/2 cup	Vinegar
1 tbsp	Prepared mustard
To taste	Salt and pepper

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories: 238.5
Fat: 13.2g
- Saturated Fat: 4.3g
Cholesterol: 19.3mg
Sodium: 696.5mg
Carbohydrates: 24.5g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 15.8g
Protein: 6.2g

Instructions:

Prepare Ingredients:
- Partially drain the kidney beans.
- Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces.
Mix it Up:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans and bacon pieces.
- Add the tomato sauce, finely chopped onions, brown sugar, vinegar, prepared mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Mix everything together until well blended.
Bake to Perfection:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Spoon the bean mixture into a 2-quart casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered for 2 hours until the flavors meld together beautifully.
Serve and Enjoy!
- Once baked to a delightful golden hue, serve Grandma’s Beans piping hot alongside your favorite mains or as a comforting standalone dish.

Notes:

Make Ahead: Grandma’s Beans can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to intensify overnight.
Freezing Tips: This dish freezes well! Simply portion out leftovers into airtight containers for quick, hearty meals on busy days.

So there you have it—Grandma’s Beans, a timeless recipe that brings the warmth of nostalgia and the savory goodness of tradition to your table. A treasure from the past, now a staple in your kitchen repertoire. 🍲✨