Pumpkin Ale Frank & Beans
Last Friday, I happened to be working from home. So knowing that I had a busy day ahead of me, I decided to pull this dish together for when I was ready to stop and eat. Pumpkin Ale Frank & Beans may not sound like your typical recipe but let me assure you the taste is nothing but delicious and all about celebrating the flavors of fall.
Pumpkin Ale Frank & Beans (makes 6 1-cup servings at approx 240 cal / 4 pts each)
To get started, you’ll want these ingredients: one onion chopped, 2 ribs of celery chopped, 1 carrot chopped, 2 tsp extra virgin olive oil, 1 can baked beans (I used B&M Bacon & Onion), 1 bottle pumpkin ale, 8 chicken hot dogs or equivalent turkey kielbasa (I used Thin N Trim chicken hot dogs), a bay leaf, 3 cups chicken stock, 2 tsp paprika, salt to taste, and a diced pickle.
It All Starts With These Ingredients
First things first. Get a pot going on medium high heat with 1 tsp of olive oil. While that’s coming up to temp, cut the chicken hot dogs into one inch pieces and then throw them in the pan to brown.
Chop the HotDogs and brown in pan
While those are doing their thing, it’s time to veggie chop. Go for the onion, celery and carrots. Then set them aside.
Time to Chop Your Veggies Nice & Small
About now, your hot dogs should be good and brown. Let’s remove them from the pan and set them aside for later. Be sure to get some nice brown spots to bring out their flavor. (yum yum yum)
Remove HotDogs from heat when they brown up. Set aside.
Let’s get back to the pan now. Add the last of the olive oil and let it warm up. Then toss on in the veggies, bay leaf, paprika, and salt to taste. You’ll want everything to soften. Should take you about 5 + minutes to get there.
Saute Veggies Til Softened - 5 to 8 min
It’s beer time. Pour in the Pumpkin Ale, give everything a quick stir…and bring it up to a slow bubble.
Pour in the Pumpkin Ale & Baked Beans - Stir
Keep the ingredients simmering away for 5-10 minutes until thickened. Then, let’s invite the baked beans and the chicken stock to the party by pouring them in. Allow to cook for 5-8 more minutes. This will blend the flavors in an oh so perfect way.
Bring Ingredients to a Simmer - 5 min or so
Okay…bring on back those chicken hot dogs and place them in the pan. You’ll want to let them do their thing for another 5 minutes.
Return Beans to Pot and let cook for 5-10 min
There’s nothing left to do but to serve up a bowl topped with fresh onion and dill pickle. You can expect a delightful blend of sweet, sour, tangy, and savory all in one. This is truly a soup eating experience. Mop up the broth with a good piece of bread…and this is to die for.
Serving Up A Bowl of Yummy Goodness
So if you’re looking for another way to serve up pumpkin (ale that is), you might wanna give these Franks & Beans a try.
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That does look tasty. Now where can I get my hands on pumpkin ale?
A number of the local breweries put them out here in New England..so they’re even available at the grocery stores. You may be able to track down a store online. Worst case scenario…you could use a standard ale..but you’d be missing out on the spices.
Thanks for sharing, this looks so yum!!
Wow-That does look good. I’m looking for new recipes to add my pumpkin too (since I think pumpkin pancakes might be becoming a bitoverused hehe).
True – but pumpkin pancakes sure taste good.
Love that you used pumpkin ale! This looks so deliciously meaty but healthy. Can you actually taste the pumpkin from the ale?
Yeah it brings a nice touch of sweetness to it. You can taste the pumpkin spices and definitely the ale.