Canadian Bean-otto

Samantha @mykitchenlove

Yields 4 servings

Serves 4 main servings

Canadian Bean-otto

Canadian Bean-otto is a quick and easy one pot meal featuring beans, beer, cheese and mushrooms!

5 minPrep Time

30 minCook Time

35 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

• 2 x 400 ml cans of navy beans, drained and well rinsed
• 1 cup beer, Porter is my recommendation
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 3/4 lb thick cut bacon, sliced into 1/2" pieces
• 200 gr mushrooms, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 3 thyme sprigs
• 100 gr extra sharp Canadian White Cheddar cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Cook bacon in a large pan over medium-high heat, about 5-7 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon from pan and drain on a paper towel lined plate. Set aside. Remove all but 2 tbsp of bacon grease from pan.
2. Add mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, for 2-3 minutes per side on medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for 3-5 minutes until golden brown. Add beans and stir for 1 minute.
3. Add beer, broth, and thyme sprigs to pan, bring to a boil and reduce heat to a firm simmer (med-low as oppose to low). Cook for 10-15 minutes until bean are warmed through and liquid has slightly reduced. Add bacon back into pan and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Add half the cheese and stir until cheese is melted and sauce thickness slightly. Remove and discard thyme sprigs.
5. Divide bean-otto amongst 4 bowls and garnish with remaining half of cheddar. This dish goes wonderfully with a light simple green salad and some warm crusty bread.

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