Crockpot Bean Meal (Printable Version)
Hearty beans with crunchy bacon and veggies, slow-cooked to give you an easy, comforting meal for busy or cold days.
# What You'll Need:
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1 pound dried Great Northern beans.
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1/8 teaspoon thyme.
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1 cup chopped onions.
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64 ounces chicken broth or stock.
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1/4 teaspoon cumin powder.
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8 ounces of bacon, chopped up.
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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2 cups celery, finely chopped.
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1 tablespoon olive oil.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire.
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2 cups baby carrots, cut thin.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
# Steps to Follow:
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Make bacon crispy in a pan, then keep it aside.
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Toss the beans, bacon, stock, veggies, seasonings, and oil into the slow cooker.
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Close the lid and cook on high for 5-6 hours. Everything's ready when veggies and beans soften.
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Add whatever toppings you like—think cheese, sour cream, greens, or avocado—before serving.
# Additional Notes:
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No soaking needed for the beans.
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Use the low setting for 8-10 hours instead.
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Top it with whatever extras you feel like.