Zippy Bean Stew Recipes

ZIPPY BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine all the ingredients.
• Bring to boil on medium heat for 15-30 minutes.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 30 more minutes or until flavors are blended.
• Add seasonings to taste (2 teaspoons of salt ought to be enough).
• Add other seasonings--spice it up a bit.
• This recipe is very flexible, this is just the original ingredients, except I added the cayenne pepper and the salt.
• Switch the beans around.
• I will use lima beans, or great northern beans.
• Any type of bean can be substituted.
• Heck, use 4 different types of beans.
• It makes for a great healthy meal.
• You can use 1 can pinto beans, 1 can kidney beans, 1 can great northerns, and 1 can lima beans.
• It's a very flexible recipe you can add your own stuff to.

GREAT NORTHERN BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the next 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Stir in parsley; cook 5 minutes longer. Freeze option: Freeze cooled stew in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

HEARTY BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onions in oil until tender; add the garlic, cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, carrots, celery, broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in the beans, tomato paste, chili powder and pepper. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.