Baked Beans Texas Ranger Food

BAKED BEANS, TEXAS RANGER

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a Dutch oven, combine the baked beans, onion, bell pepper, and sausage. Season with chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic powder and salt. Add a dash of cayenne if desired.
• Cover and bake for one hour in the preheated oven.

TEXAS-STYLE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
• Drain fat and set aside.
• In a 3 1/2 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the ground beef, baked beans, green chilies, onion, and barbecue sauce.
• Season with brown sugar, garlic powder, chili powder, and hot pepper sauce.
• Cook on high for 2 hours or on low for 4 to 5 hours.

TEXAS BAKED BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat; line a plate with a paper towel. Add the bacon to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to the lined plate to drain.
• Discard most of the bacon fat, leaving about 2 tablespoons in the pot. Return to medium heat, add the onion, bell pepper and garlic and saute until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add the brown sugar, coffee, ketchup, mustard, chile paste and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper, then add the beans and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the sauce has thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the sour cream. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the Cheddar, green onions and reserved bacon. Serve with crackers or chips alongside.

RANCHER BEANS

Steps:

• Cook the presoaked beans over medium heat for 1 hour and 20 minutes.
• Preheat the pit to 210 degrees F.
• In a hotel pan, combine the beans, ham, sugar, cumin, jalapenos, chili powder, garlic, onions and peppers. Cover with aluminum foil and cook overnight on the pit.
• Transfer to a serving dish, and serve.

RANCH BEANS

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain, discarding liquid. Return beans to pan; add 1 qt. water. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours longer.

WEST TEXAS BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• In a stockpot or Dutch oven, cover beans with cold water by 6 inches. Soak 8 hours or overnight.
• In a heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, and set aside.
• Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add onions, chile powder, and garlic; saute stirring, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Drain beans. Return to stockpot; cover with water by 2 inches. Crumble bacon into small pieces; add to beans with onion mixture, sugar, and beer. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat; stir occasionally, until beans are soft and liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

TEXAS BEANS

Steps:

• Coat a large saucepan with the cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot.
• Add the green pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and onion; saute until tender.
• Add the remaining ingredients. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir occasionally while cooking.