Chili Beans

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Slow-braised black beans and black-eyed peas with savory ham hock
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These Chili Beans are a comforting, slow-cooked Southern classic that transforms humble dried beans into a rich, meaty main dish. By combining black beans and black-eyed peas with a flavorful ham hock, this recipe develops deep savory notes and a tender, creamy texture without any added cream. The low-and-slow oven method ensures the beans cook evenly and absorb the smoky essence of the ham. Perfect for cold evenings, this hearty meal is incredibly satisfying and pairs beautifully with cornbread or a simple green salad. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it dinner that tastes like it came straight from a family kitchen.

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Chili Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 594.2

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These Chili Beans are a comforting, slow-cooked Southern classic that transforms humble dried beans into a rich, meaty main dish. By combining black beans and black-eyed peas with a flavorful ham hock, this recipe develops deep savory notes and a tender, creamy texture without any added cream. The low-and-slow oven method ensures the beans cook evenly and absorb the smoky essence of the ham. Perfect for cold evenings, this hearty meal is incredibly satisfying and pairs beautifully with cornbread or a simple green salad. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, set-it-and-forget-it dinner that tastes like it came straight from a family kitchen.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse the dried black beans and black-eyed peas, then cover them with plenty of cold water and let them soak overnight to soften.
  2. Preheat your oven to 275ðF (135ðC).
  3. Drain and rinse the soaked beans and peas.
  4. Place the beans, peas, and ham hock into a heavy 2-quart ovenproof pot or Dutch oven.
  5. Pour in the chicken stock or water, ensuring the liquid covers the ingredients by about an inch.
  6. Season with salt to taste if desired.
  7. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and place it on the stovetop over medium heat.
  8. Bring the liquid to a gentle boil, then immediately transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
  9. Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, checking every 30 minutes.
  10. If the liquid is absorbed before the beans are tender, add 1/2 cup of hot stock or water each time you check.
  11. Remove from the oven when the beans are soft and the ham meat is falling off the bone.
  12. Discard the bone, shred the ham meat, and stir it back into the beans before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 594.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.0g36%
Saturated Fat 6.3g32%
Cholesterol 172.2mg58%
Sodium 478.3mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 23.1g8%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
Sugars 3.9g
Protein 63.4g127%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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