Beef and Beans Recipe

Beef and Beans 

From Can Food into an Awesome Dish

Turn your ordinary beans in a can into a much sought after meal. If you don’t know yet, this Beef and Beans dish is one of the many easy-to-cook meals to make in no time. You may eat it solely or as a side dish to complement your overall meal. In the Philippines, dish like this is usually eaten with rice to complete a full meal. In my next post, I will share with you on what to do with your leftover Beef and Beans. 

Fun Fact!

Beans are a good source of protein. Other than this, did you know that they are packed with antioxidants that lower the risk of certain cancers and even combat the effects of free radicals that can cause sagging skin and other signs of aging? According to Webmd.com, beans lower the risk of certain cancers, such as breast, colon and prostate cancer. This is due to the presence of phytonutrients. These are natural antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that are commonly found in plants and responsible in propping up our immune defense system against diseases. To cite one, eating beans helps reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. This is because they are rich in soluble fiber (can be digested by the body) which then turn into a watery gel inside the stomach. The gel-like substance absorbs all the bad cholesterol (LDL) before they are fully absorbed by the body. Moreover, beans are rich in insoluble fibers (cannot be digested by the body) which are then collected in the stools to prevent problems like constipation.  

Now, let’s cook!🥢

Recipe	Beef and Beans
Serving	6
Prep Time	10 minutes
Cooking Time	20 minutes

For the ground beef Marinade

◻ 250 g ground beef 

◻1 clove garlic, chopped

◻ 1 tbsp red onions, chopped

◻ 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

◻ 1 tsp paprika powder

 

other ingredients

◻ 3 cloves garlic, chopped

◻ 2 tbsp onions, chopped

◻ 2 220g (7.7 oz) cans pork and beans 

◻ 1 tbsp corn oil (or any cooking oil of choice)

◻ salt to season (optional)

 

Ingredients

◻ Spatula

◻ Big skillet or pan

◻ Mixing bowl

◻ Mixing spoon

 

1 Make the marinated ground beef. In a bowl, combine the ground beef, black pepper, garlics, red onions, and paprika. Mix together and set aside.

2 Heat oil in a big skillet or pan and sauté the garlics until slightly brown. Next, add in and sauté the remaining onions.  

3 Pour in the ground beef mixture. Stir fry for 10 minutes or until the beef  is tender and slightly brown.

 

4 Stir the ground beef mixture from time to time while you wait for it to cook.

5 Pour in the pork and beans and cook for another 5 minutes. Season food with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

👍  You may replace the ground beef with ground pork if you wish. 

👍 You may also add a bit more paprika to give your Beef and Beans a spicy kick.

👍 I don’t put salt anymore in this recipe because I find the taste just right without it. In my opinion, the pork and beans in can is already tasty and enough to add flavor to the dish. Just adjust the taste based on your preference. 

So, there you go folks. I hope this recipe has opened your mind to so many possibilities in which we can make use of pork and beans. Have you ever tried cooking this dish? I would love to know your thoughts.

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Till next time!

Happy Cooking !