Ingredients

  • 2 (No. 300) cans navy beans
  • 2 slices bacon, cut in 1/2
  • 1/4 c. chopped green peppers
  • 1/4 c. chopped onion
  • 1/2 c. chopped carrot
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 (No. 303) can tomatoes
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. parsley flakes

Method

  • Cook bacon in a large, heavy saucepan until crisp.
  • Drain and set aside.
  • Leave a small amount of drippings in pan (about 1 tablespoon).
  • Add green pepper, onion, carrot and garlic. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes which have been mashed or cut into small pieces.
  • Stir in navy beans along with salt, pepper and sugar. Simmer 30 minutes to an hour.
  • Add crumbled bacon and parsley flakes.
  • Cook 5 minutes more.
  • This is delicious when made the day before and reheated slowly at serving time.