Butterbeans and Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups fresh or thawed frozen butterbeans
• ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 (32-oz.) container chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup diced onion (1 medium onion)
• + 5 more ingredients
• • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 3 thick-cut bacon slices, chopped

1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat, stirring often, 8 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in skillet. Add onion, garlic, and bay leaf; cook, stirring often, 3 minutes or until onion is tender. 2. Add bell pepper; cook, stirring often, 3 mi...

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