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Southwestern Bean Combo

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  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 25 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 8
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Great-tasting beans don't have to bubble on the back burner forever; this one goes together fast with bacon, canned beans, prepared salsa, peppers and spices.
Updated Apr 14, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky mild salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 can (16 oz) baked beans, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz) spicy chili beans, undrained

Steps

  • 1
    In 2-quart saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from saucepan. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in saucepan.
  • 2
    Add bell pepper and onion to drippings in saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp-tender.
  • 3
    Add bacon and remaining ingredients. Cook over medium heat until mixture just begins to boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until hot.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    This bean combo makes a great side dish to hot dogs or hamburgers. Add chips and fresh fruit for a complete meal.
  • tip 2
    Up the spice factor of this dish by using a hot salsa.

Nutrition Information

130 Calories, 2g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 22g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving (1/2 Cup)
Calories
130
Calories from Fat
15
Total Fat
2g
3%
Saturated Fat
1/2g
3%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
5mg
2%
Sodium
800mg
33%
Potassium
450mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
7%
Dietary Fiber
5g
23%
Sugars
6g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
6%
6%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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