Oven-Baked Beef And Beans

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Hearty slow-cooked beef stew with savory navy beans and tomato sauce
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Oven-Baked Beef And Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 915

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This oven-baked beef and beans recipe is a comforting classic featuring tender beef stew meat and plump navy beans. The dish simmers in a rich sauce of tomato, mustard, and aromatic spices, enhanced by the smoky depth of bacon grease. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, it offers a satisfying texture and deep flavor profile that rewards patience with incredibly tender results.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sort through the navy beans to remove any debris, then rinse thoroughly under cold water.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let the beans stand for at least 1 hour to soften.
  5. While beans soak, trim excess fat from the beef stew meat and cut into 1-inch cubes.
  6. In a plastic bag, combine flour, salt, and black pepper. Add beef cubes and shake vigorously until evenly coated.
  7. In a large Dutch oven or heavy skillet, heat bacon grease over medium-high heat. Brown the coated beef cubes in batches, ensuring a good sear on all sides. Drain off excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.
  8. Drain the soaked beans, reserving exactly 2 cups of the soaking liquid.
  9. To the pot with the beef, add the drained beans, reserved bean liquid, tomato sauce, chopped onions, minced garlic, mustard, chili powder, basil, and bay leaves. Stir well to combine.
  10. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and place in a preheated 325-degree Fahrenheit oven.
  11. Bake for 2 to 2.5 hours, or until the beef is tender and the beans are cooked through.
  12. Remove from oven, discard bay leaves, and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 915kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.5g70%
Saturated Fat 16.8g85%
Cholesterol 177mg59%
Sodium 1250mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 57.7g20%
Dietary Fiber 17.6g71%
Sugars 10.5g
Protein 70.4g141%

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

Keywords: beef, beans, navy beans, stew, comfort food, oven baked, slow cook, hearty, comfort meal, bacon grease, tomato sauce, spicy, protein, dinner, family meal, budget friendly, make ahead, freezer friendly, classic, savory
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