Family Features
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 60 minutes
Servings: 6
⦁ Circulon Symmetry Chocolate 5.5-Quart Casserole
⦁ 6 slices thick-cut smoked bacon, chopped
⦁ 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into 3/4-inch pieces
⦁ 2 medium onions, chopped
⦁ 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
⦁ 5 garlic cloves, minced
⦁ 2 tablespoons chili powder
⦁ 2 teaspoons ground cumin
⦁ 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
⦁ 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle pepper
⦁ 2 cups chicken broth
⦁ 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) no-salt-added fire-roasted diced tomatoes
⦁ 1 can (15 ounces) no-salt-added black beans
⦁ 1/2 cup quick-cooking barley
⦁ 1/2 teaspoon salt
⦁ Heat casserole over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and crisp, about 7-8 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towel-covered plate.
⦁ Reduce bacon fat in casserole to 2 tablespoons and return to stove over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, onions and jalapeno pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
⦁ Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano and ground chipotle; cook until fragrant, 15 seconds.
⦁ Pour in broth, tomatoes, beans and barley; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until sweet potatoes are tender and barley is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in bacon and salt; let stand 15 minutes before serving.
