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Country Style Beans

1 pound (2 cups) dry Navy Beans, soaked
6 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
6 strips bacon
2 medium onions, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
3 peeled tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped

1. Drain beans, cover with water and salt; simmer with pepper, garlic, and bay leaf for approximately 2 hours or until tender.
2. Fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan and crumble.
3. Sauté onions in bacon drippings until golden; add pepper and tomatoes and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in oregano and parsley.
4. Drain beans reserving liquid. Mix beans thoroughly with all other ingredients. Place in 2-quart casserole, adding bean liquid to cover.
5. Bake at 350°F for about 1 hour, adding liquid if needed.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy The Michigan Bean Commission.