Homecoming Beans For 50 Recipes

HOMECOMING BEANS OAMC

Steps:

• In large Dutch oven, brown beef over medium high heat, stirring to keep broken up. Drain excess fat.
• Add onion and celery and cook until tender.
• Stir in tomato soup, tomato paste, ketchup. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
• Spoon into a large roasting pan.
• Add green beans, wax beans, lima beans, pork and beans, brown sugar and mustard. Stir well. (Freeze in smaller containers now for baking at a later date.).
• Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for one hour, stirring occasionally.

PAN-BAKED BEANS FOR A CROWD

Steps:

• Rinse and drain the beans. In a 4-to-6-quart Dutch oven combine beans and 8 cups water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer fro 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. (Or place beans and water in Dutch oven. Cover and let soak in a cool place for 6 to 8 hours or overnight.) Drain and rinse beans.
• In the Dutch oven cook bacon and onions until bacon is crisp. Drain off fat. Add the beans and 6 cups fresh water to Dutch oven. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the catsup, molasses, mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 30 to 45 minutes more or until desired consistency, stirring occasionally. Makes 10 (2/3 cup) to 12 servings.
• NOTE: 25 servings: Prepare as above, doubling amounts of all ingredients. Soak beans in 12 cups water in an 8-to-10-quart pot. Cook half the onions and bacon at a time. Cook the beans as above, except stir in 10 cups of water in Step 2. Cook, uncovered, in Step 3 for 1 to 1 1/4 hours, stirring frequently.
• NOTE: 50 servings: Prepare the 25-serving recipe twice (do not double the recipe). Prepare two smaller batches, as there's less danger of burning beans at the bottom of the pot.
• Tip: To reheat, cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, until bubbling, about 30 minutes.

CHILI FOR 50!

Steps:

• If necessary, split between 2 large stock pots, splitting ingredients as you add them.
• Brown beef and sausage.
• Add onion and garlic, saute until translucent.
• Add tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, chiles and spices.
• Simmer at least 30-45 minutes.
• Add kidney beans 15 minutes before finishing.
• Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, chopped onions, hot sauce, or cheddar cheese.