Elsie's Smoky Beans

 

We used to  make this as a conference meal.  I remember the first time I had it was at Elsie's.  I love the bacon and the smoky flavor.

Ingredients:

1 lb. of browned ground beef

1/4 cup of chopped cooked crispy bacon

1 c of chopped onion 

2 - 15 oz. cans  pork and beans 

1 can  drained kidney beans

1 can drained butter beans or lima beans

1 can  drained green beans (opt)

1 cup Ketchup

3/4 c brown sugar

1 Tbs.  liquid smoke

3 Tbs white vinegar

1 t salt

dash of pepper

Cook meat with onion. put all ingredients in a slow cooker. Mix well and cook on low 4-6 hours.

Chicken Ratatouille

 INGREDIENTS

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast cut into bite-size pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 small yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 medium green pepper
• 2 - 3 medium zucchinis  sliced
• 1- 32 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

• Start by heating up oil in large saucepan. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper and cook until no longer pink.
• Add 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning and cook for 2 more minutes. This way you chicken will be flavorful. Remove onto a plate and set aside.
• Heat up more oil in pan, add garlic, onion and green pepper and saute until the onion is almost translucent.
• Add zucchini,and chopped tomatoes. Season with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Cook until tender.
• Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth and cooked chicken, stir well and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with rice , mashed potatoes, pasta and or cauliflower rice. 
• opt add  t of sugar to cut acid if needed.

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