Reviewed: Oct. 3, 2009

This is a very tasty dish. I do, however, feel it is a little heavy on the onions. Either doubling the beans or halving the onions would make it better in my opinion. I also added the cumin, as one reviewer recommended, and liked that flavor, too.

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ANGJOHN1

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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2009

Really simple and easy to make, and GREAT Tasting! I highly recommend it!

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Reviewed: May 3, 2009

Using this recipe as more of a guide, I just winged it and eyeballed the measurements of ingredients to suit my taste, using canned black beans, drained and rinsed. When looking over the recipe I noticed there were no spices, so I added ground cumin and was glad I did. Once the bacon, carrot, onion and garlic were cooked and tender, I did not drain the fat from the bacon before I added the beans, and I liked the extra flavor it provided. I simmered this for about 10 minutes, adding chicken stock as necessary so it wouldn't dry out. This was tasty, but I think the bacon fat and cumin were significant flavor contributions. Loved the addition of the tomatoes, carrots and parsley for color. This was a perfect side dish for the "Chicken with Tomatillos and Poblanos," also from this site, that I served it with.

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2008

I'd add more black beans, when I cooked it, they competed with the onions as the main ingredient.

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Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2008

just ok

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008

This recipe is so much better than it reads!! It deserves 10 stars. Our family loves this recipe. So fast and easy. Since I don't own a pressure cooker, I use either the crockpot or a Dutch oven. I empty 2 to 4 cans of undrained black beans in the crockpot, add two cans of water, cover with lid, and cook on low to medium. While that is heating, on the stove I brown diced bacon, draining on paper towels when crisped and reserving a tiny bit of the fat. In the reserved bacon juice, I saute onion, carrot and tomato. I always use more carrot and tomato than the recipe calls for. The carrot pairs nicely with the black beans. I add 2 chicken bouillon and then add this mixture to the beans in the crockpot. Cook on low-medium for maybe an hour, depending on your crockpot's temperature. I cook rice in the rice cooker while the beans are cooking. I garnish with parsley or cilantro, fresh salsa or sour cream. Leftovers are to die for. You can add more liquid or chicken stock and make this a soup. Very, very tasty.

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Reviewed: May 17, 2008

I used a pound of dry black beans and added 1/2 pound of ground sausage, in addition to the bacon. I browned the sausage with the onion and garlic. Cooked the bacon separately. I omitted the tomato and carrot. Seasoned with seasoning salt, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper, cayenne pepper, and, black pepper.

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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2008

Very good! Didn't use tomatoes though. A little bland for my taste, but still good. Next time I might spice it up a bit.

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Reviewed: Sep. 7, 2007

I also used canned beans, more bacon, and I omitted the carrots. I used a lot of seasonings including a lot of cummin. I am very impressed! It was awesome!

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2006

I've never had black beans before, but this was good. The carrots were a bit crunchy, I might try matchstick (julienned) carrots next time. The flavor was great and I think even better the next day. I cooked some rice, mixed it in and wrapped it all in a tortilla for lunch the next day. That was awesome except for the 'soggy' bacon. My DS, 13 & very picky, wouldn't even taste it because he doesn't think beans should be black (we usually eat pinto, navy, kidney & green beans) but our rule is "You have to take at least one 'real' bite before you can judge the food--good or bad". I later caught him sneaking a bite, not once, but 3 times!! lol I'll try this recipe again if for no other reason than the fact that I liked it & my DD 4 liked it and it made an awesome lunch the next day! I'm guessing DS13 might even put some on his plate next time.

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Jeanna

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Reviewed: Aug. 13, 2006

Used canned black beans and frozen diced onions as a timesaver. Pretty tasty. Also added more bacon.

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2006

Like some other reviewers, I also used canned black beans, and I also microwaved the bacon. Husband thought it was ok but said I've made him better black bean dishes. I also thought it was pretty boring, and really disliked the smell as well. I won't be making this again. Thanks anyway!

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Caroline C

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Reviewed: Jun. 2, 2006

This was way good. I simplified the recipe by using canned beans and I precooked my bacon in the microwave, reserving the drippings to add to the mix. I served it over rice and served along side the Jamaican Jerk Chicken from this site and couldn't get enough. It is very good the next day too, but the bacon goes soggy. Next time I will not stir the bacon in, but sprinkle on individual servings. Thank you! Will make again.

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HEIDI

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Reviewed: May 9, 2006

very good!!! Made it for a 'cowboy birthday party' cook out & everyone loved it!

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Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2006

This was so delicious! I did the quick version of it using canned black beans and a can of milder Rotel. Even my pickiest eaters ate it, except my kids. But they're weird:)

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2005

Anything with bacon grabs my attention! This is a great bean recipe. I didn't have a pressure cooker but it all turned out tasty. I soaked the beans overnight and just boiled them for an hour before I added the bacon and veggies. I like beans not so mushy. We ate it as a main course with a wrap and salsa. It was great!

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2005

Excellent. I kept coming back to snitch bits. Very good flavors, great compliment to chicken!

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2003

OK, I'm lazy and took a lot of shortcuts. Instead of dry beans, I used two cans of drained black beans. I also substituted a can of diced tomato and dried parsley for the fresh ingredients. I fried the bacon first and drained all but a little of the fat before adding the onions, garlic and carrot. Once they were tender, I added the beans and other ingredients and cooked until warm. This recipe was delicious as a side or on a tortilla with other fixings. My kids loved it, too!

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Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2003

I surprised my brasilian boyfriend with this dish and he told me that it was almost like his mother used to prepare it. He was really impressed!!! Thank you so much!

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2003

This was very delicious!

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