Bacon Lima Beans Recipes

BEANS, BEANS, AND BEANS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Let cool, and crumble.
• Place the ground beef and onions into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir until the meat is no longer pink, breaking the meat apart as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease. Transfer the beef and onion mixture into a large Dutch oven. Stir in the crumbled bacon, honey barbecue sauce, pork and beans, kidney beans, lima beans, black beans, brown sugar, cider vinegar, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper.
• Cover, and bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 1 hour.

BACON LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans; soak according to package directions. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine beans and remaining ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until beans are tender, 6-8 hours.

SAUTEED LIMA BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Cook 3 strips bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, 10 minutes; drain on paper towels and crumble. Cook 1 chopped small shallot in the drippings, 1 minute. Add 1/2 cup water, two 10-ounce boxes thawed frozen lima beans and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon each grated lemon zest and lemon juice. Top with the bacon and chopped parsley.

LIMA BEANS WITH BACON

Steps:

• Boil the lima beans according to package (about 10-12 minutes-I used pressure cooker for 5 minutes).
• While beans are cooking fry bacon in a medium frying pan on medium heat until crisp and drain.
• Add the red onion and cook additional 5 minutes.
• Add lima beans, salt, and pepper to pan.
• Sprinkle brown sugar and stir.
• Add a couple Tablespoons water for saucier texture.
• Serve.

HOMESTEAD LIMA BEAN AND BACON CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Spray 1 1/2 quart casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Layer drained lima beans over the bottom of the casserole dish.
• In a saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.
• Add in the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in 1/2 cup reserved bean cooking liquid; whisk until thickened and smooth.
• Add in the brown sugar, mustard, and lemon juice; stir to combine.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper and pour over lima beans.
• In a small bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, melted butter, and cheese.
• Spoon evenly over the beans.
• Lay bacon strips over the top and bake in a 350° oven for about 30 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.

SOUTHERN STYLE BABY LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• In a large pot, slightly saute bacon about 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients and stir. Cover pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer.
• Cook for 30 minutes, stirring periodically. If needed add water. You do not need a lot of liquid, but you don't want them to burn. So add if necessary. Season with salt if desired.
• Cook for another 30 minutes until buttery tender and enjoy.

SLOW COOKER CALICO BEANS

Steps:

• Cover and cook on low for 3 to 5 hours.

LIMA BEANS WITH BACON AND ONION

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook bacon, over medium until crisp and fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. To skillet add medium yellow onion, diced small, and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add frozen lima beans, thawed and season with cars salt and ground pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lima beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in bacon and sherry vinegar. Serve warm or at room temperature.