Best 10 Hearty Lima Bean Bake Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable flavors of the hearty lima bean bake, a classic dish that combines the wholesome goodness of lima beans with a medley of aromatic spices, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. This comforting casserole is not only a treat for your taste buds but also a powerhouse of essential nutrients, making it a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying meal. Discover a symphony of flavors and textures as you explore the variations of this classic recipe, each offering a unique twist on the beloved lima bean bake.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FIVE-BEAN BAKE



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A medley of beans and must-have bacon and brown sugar make this a full-flavor comfort dish.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped onion (1 large)
6 slices bacon, cut up
1 clove garlic, minced
1 15.5-16 ounce can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15.25-16 ounce can lima beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-16 ounce can pork and beans in tomato sauce
1 15-16 ounce can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1 15 ounce can butter beans, rinsed and drained
0.75 cup ketchup
0.5 cup molasses
0.25 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375ºF. In a large skillet cook onion, bacon, and garlic until bacon is crisp and onion is tender; drain.
  • In a large bowl combine onion mixture, beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer bean mixture to an ungreased 3-quart casserole.
  • Bake, covered, for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 882 mg, Fat 3 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

LIMA BEAN CASSEROLE



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When my daughter was growing up, I could get her to eat lima beans in this casserole with lots of cheese. She's an adult now and still thinks cheese helps almost every vegetable recipe!-Tickle Ragland, Hodgenville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups frozen baby lima beans
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine lima beans, soup, celery and milk. Pour into a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bread crumbs. , Cover and bake at 350° for 25 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until the bread crumbs are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

HEARTY BEEF AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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When you need to feed a crowd, consider this beefy favorite loaded with both fresh and frozen veggies. -Sue Straughan, Prattville, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h

Yield 26 servings (1-1/2 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 to 4 tablespoons canola oil
4 pounds beef stew meat
8 medium onions (2-1/4 pounds), halved and thinly sliced
12 cups water
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1-1/3 cups Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup beef bouillon granules
12 medium red potatoes (about 3-1/2 pounds), cubed
1/2 large head cabbage, chopped
1 pound carrots, thinly sliced
6 celery ribs, thinly sliced (3 cups)
3 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen corn
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen peas
3 cups (about 12 ounces) frozen cut green beans
1-1/2 cups (about 15 ounces) frozen lima beans
1 bay leaf
3 teaspoons dried marjoram
3 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) frozen sliced okra

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat. Brown beef in batches, adding additional oil as necessary. Remove with a slotted spoon. Add onions to drippings; cook and stir until tender. Discard drippings; return beef to pot. Stir in water, tomatoes, tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 45 minutes., Stir in potatoes, cabbage, carrots, celery, corn, peas, green beans, lima beans and seasonings. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 35 minutes. Stir in okra; cook 15-20 minutes longer or until beef and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 1090mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

HEARTY BEAN BAKE



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Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it with rolls and a salad at home too. We take the leftovers for lunch during the week. -Barb Wilkin Coshocton, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in bacon and beans. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, honey and vinegar. Pour over the bean mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes; stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 778mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

HEARTY BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is an easy recipe to throw together for a hearty meal, and it's perfect to take to a potluck. It has a tangy sweet-and-sour flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/4 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the onion, green pepper and garlic; cook until tender. Stir in all of the beans. , Combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper; add to bean mixture and mix well. Pour into a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Top with bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

BAKED LIMA BEANS



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I got this recipe from the Mount Joy Mennonite Church cookbook. Very good! Mount Joy is in Lancaster County, PA. Prep time does not include overnight soaking of beans. Cook time is approximate.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs dried lima beans
1 lb bacon, cut up
1/2 cup molasses
2 cups ketchup
1 lb brown sugar
1 large onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight.
  • Cook in water until just about half tender; drain.
  • Add other ingredients.
  • Bake in oven until tender, 2 to 3 hours at 350 degrees.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.6, Fat 26.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1457.6, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 80.8, Protein 12.4

HEARTY RIBS AND BEANS



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"Everyone likes this tasty meal-in-a-dish," reports Marlene Muckenhirn, a field editor from Delano, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h40m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 to 3-1/2 pounds country-style pork spareribs
1/4 cup water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place ribs in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; add water. Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 hours. Drain, reserving liquid; skim fat. Set ribs aside. , Add enough water to liquid to equal 1 cup; place in a saucepan. Add the tomato sauce, soup mix, brown sugar, mustard and hot sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes; reserve 1/2 cup. , To the remaining sauce, add the beans, celery and red pepper. Pour into the baking dish; add ribs. Pour reserved sauce over ribs. Cover and bake for 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472 calories, Fat 24g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 900mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SLOW COOKER COWBOY BEANS



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This slow cooker recipe delivers a hearty dish of hamburger, bacon, and beans in a thick and sweet sauce.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Baked Beans

Time 3h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound hamburger
½ pound bacon
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans with pork
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
2 onions, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir hamburger and bacon together in the hot skillet until hamburger is browned and crumbly, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooked hamburger and bacon, baked beans with pork, kidney beans, lima beans, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard together in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until hot and thickened, at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470.9 calories, Carbohydrate 67.7 g, Cholesterol 52.6 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1216.7 mg, Sugar 35.3 g

BAKED LIMA BEANS



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Provided by Donna St. George

Categories     easy, casseroles, side dish

Time 3h15m

Yield 8 cups, about 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds dried lima beans
1 teaspoon salt
10 ounces ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 pound bacon, uncooked

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water overnight. Drain. Add fresh water, just enough to cover the beans, and salt. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees. If necessary, pour off some water from the beans so that they are very moist but not swimming in liquid. Add ketchup, brown sugar and mustard to the beans and water. Pour into a large (about 9 by 12 by 3) flat baking pan. Lay strips of bacon on top of the bean mixture.
  • Bake for 2 1/2 hours. If the bacon starts browning too fast, reduce heat to 225 degrees and extend the baking time by 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 448, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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These hearty beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a wonderful from-scratch taste. The old-fashioned flavor will have people standing in line for more. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy beans
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 quarts cold water, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup molasses
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan. Cover with remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine beans, 1 cup liquid, onion, molasses, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use frozen or canned lima beans. Be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • If you don't have any bacon, you can substitute cooked sausage or ground beef.
  • For a vegetarian version of this dish, omit the bacon. You can also add more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or bell peppers.
  • Serve this dish with a side of cornbread or mashed potatoes.
  • If you want a cheesy lima bean bake, add 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture before baking.
  • To make this dish ahead of time, prepare it as directed and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When ready to serve, bake it according to the directions.

Conclusion:

Lima bean bake is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover lima beans. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying dish that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a new and easy recipe, give lima bean bake a try.

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