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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.
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