Country Style Beans

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound (2 cups) dry Navy Beans, soaked
• 6 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 strips bacon
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 green pepper, chopped
• 3 peeled tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

PREPARATION

1. Drain beans, cover with water and salt; simmer with pepper, garlic, and bay leaf for approximately 2 hours or until tender.
2. Fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan and crumble.
3. Sauté onions in bacon drippings until golden; add pepper and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes more.
4. Stir in oregano and parsley.
5. Drain beans reserving liquid.
6. Mix beans thoroughly with all other ingredients.
7. Place in 2-quart casserole, adding bean liquid to cover.
8. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour, adding liquid if needed.

Servings per recipe: 8 to 10