Name: Protein and Pick a Bean
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds protein of your choice, such as pork chops, chicken, pork tenderloin, beef, lamb or tofu; Salt and pepper; 5 tablespoons oil or other fat; 4 strips bacon, diced; 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 teaspoons spices, such as a blend of chili powder, ground coriander, ground cumin, paprika, chipotle and cayenne (based on what you have); Two 15-ounce cans beans of your choice, rinsed; 1 cup tomato product of your choice, such as sauce, crushed, diced, etc.; 1 cup liquid of your choice, such as beer, wine, water or stock; 1/4 cup mustard; 1/4 cup maple syrup or brown sugar, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Season the protein with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the oil or fat. When hot, add the protein to the skillet and cook until brown on both sides, about 3 minutes per side.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until cooked through, 150 degrees F for pork, 165 degrees F for chicken, 145 degrees F for medium beef, 145 degrees F for medium lamb and the tofu is warmed through.
Meanwhile, heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring, until almost crisp, about 3 minutes. Add the onions, garlic and spices and cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the beans, tomato, liquid, mustard and maple syrup or brown sugar, if using, and bring to a simmer. Simmer until the mixture begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
Serve the protein with the pick a bean mixture.

Cook’s Note

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