Introducing our Bright Party Beans, a hearty, delicious, and easy-to-prepare dish that’s perfect for any gathering. Follow our step-by-step guide to creating this crowd-pleasing favorite.
Ingredients
- 2 lb. ground beef
- 1 pkg. dry onion mix
- 1 (No. 3) can B & M beans
- 2 (15 oz.) cans kidney beans
- 2 (15 oz.) cans small yellow lima beans
- 2 cans green baby lima beans
- 1/2 c. dark brown sugar
- 1/2 c. dark or light Karo syrup
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 c. ketchup
- 1 Tbsp. dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Baking Instructions
- Fry ground beef and dry onions.
- Add salt and pepper and chili powder.
- When browned, combine in large pan or roasting pan.
- Add all ingredients including juices.
- This will look like it’s watery.
- Bake at 270° to 300° for 4 hours.
- Do not stir during that time.
Calorie: 0
Total cooking time:4 hours
Difficulty level: Easy
The Ground Beef Grandeur
Now, I don’t know about you, but when I see 2 lbs. of ground beef, I don’t just see a mound of protein-rich deliciousness, no siree! I see the cornerstone of a meal that’s going to bring smiles to faces and warm bellies. So, let’s get to it. Frying the ground beef and dry onions, we kickstart this culinary rollercoaster. Don’t forget to throw in that salt and pepper and chili powder. Not too much, mind you, we don’t want to set the smoke alarm off… yet.
The Bean Brigade
After browning the beef, it’s time to call in the bean brigade. And oh boy, do we have beans! We’ve got the B & M beans taking the lead, followed by the kidney beans, and the yellow lima beans. And don’t forget the green baby lima beans, the cutest of the bunch. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “This is a lot of beans!” But trust me, when these guys march into the pan with the beef, they’re going to bring a flavor party that will have your taste buds dancing.
Saucy Shenanigans
Next up, let’s add some sugar, spice, and everything nice. We’ve got the dark brown sugar and syrup duo, which will add a delightful sweetness to our dish. Then, we throw in the ketchup, which I like to think of as the ‘cool guy’ of condiments, always adding that tangy zip. Lastly, the dry mustard makes an appearance. Now, mustard might not be the most glamorous of ingredients, but boy does it pack a punch!
The Long Haul
Now here comes the part where patience is truly a virtue. After combining all the ingredients (yes, including the juices), this stew will look like it’s having a bit of an identity crisis, being more water than solid. But fear not, my fellow culinary enthusiasts! Pop that concoction into the oven at a cozy 270° to 300°, and let it do its thing for 4 hours. Yes, you heard right, 4 hours! Now’s the perfect time to binge watch your favorite show or maybe even learn a new language. And remember, no stirring! Let those flavors mingle and get to know each other.
The Big Reveal
After what feels like an eternity (or one season of your favorite show), it’s time for the big reveal. And voila! What was once a watery mess is now a hearty, flavorful dish that would make any foodie drool. The ground beef, the onion, the beans, all of it comes together in a symphony of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds, or thirds, or heck, even fourths.
The Aftermath
So there you have it, folks. Bright Party Beans that will light up any dinner table. And remember, the best thing about cooking isn’t just the delicious food at the end, it’s the journey getting there. Even if that journey includes some onion tears, a few epic bean spills, and a smoke alarm going off because you got a little too generous with the chili powder. But hey, that’s all part of the fun, right? Until next time, happy cooking!
