Quick N Dirty Ranch Style Beans Use Up Leftovers Food

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.

QUICK N' DIRTY RANCH STYLE BEANS (USE UP LEFTOVERS!)

Steps:

• Shred/dice/crumble meat into a good-sized saucepan.
• Add BBQ sauce and beans- heat over med/high until bubbly. Stir in brown sugar, and keep stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved and mixture is heated through.
• I like to serve this with mac n' cheese, succotash, and a green salad -- plus maybe some garlic bread if I am feeling decadent. Yum!

RANCH STYLE BEAN NACHOS

Steps:

• Use a knife to smear about one teaspoon of refried beans on each chip. Note: You will use only 1/4 to 1/2 can of refried beans.
• Place the bean-topped chips onto a microwaveable plate or dish. Overlap the chips rather than piling them up.
• Pour the can of Ranch Style Beans evenly over the chips. Note: I don't drain the beans, but you may prefer less juice.
• Sprinkle the cheddar cheese evenly over the chips.
• Microwave about 4-5 minutes.
• Serve with chilled sour cream, jalapenos, and Tabasco Sauce.

SIMPLE RANCH BEANS

Steps:

• Saute pepper and onion for 8 to 10 minutes. Add all ingredients to crock pot and cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• My friend Sheri usually adds a chopped jalepeno pepper for spicier beans.

DIRTY BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Saute onion, bell peppers, garlic, and andouille sausages (cut up) for about 5 minutes or until softened.
• Add the rice, cajun seasoning, and garlic salt stirring until rice is slightly browned, about 2 minutes.
• Pour in tomato sauce, tomatoes, and chicken broth and stir until combined. Bring mixture to a sight boil. Add beans and stir, then reduce mixture to low.
• Cover pan and cook about 18-20 minutes. Stir to fluff the rice. Let cool 2-3 minutes.
• Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and cheese. Enjoy!