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Chili
Place beans in a large bowl; add cool water to cover. Soak 5 hours or overnight. Drain beans, discarding water; rinse with cool water. In a 6-qt. slow cooker, layer beans, vegetables and pork. Add seasonings, broth and ale. Cook, covered, until beans and pork are tender, 6-8 hours. Remove pork; shred with two forks. Stir tomatoes, spinach and salt. Return pork to slow cooker. Cook, covered, low until heated through, about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Directions
- 1 package (16 ounces) dried great northern beans rinsed and drained
1 large sweet onion, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon fresh minced chives or 1 teaspoon dried chives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 bottle (12 ounces) extra pale ale
1 pork tenderloin (1 pound)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
5 ounces fresh spinach 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons salt

Bean Soup
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 9 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and green onions.
Ingredients
Directions
- 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 cans (16 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

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