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Barbecue Beans

Savory Barbecue Beans Perfect for Cozy Gatherings

Discover the ultimate recipe for barbecue beans, blending sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors in a delightful dish perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Baking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 3 cans Canned Beans any variety
  • 6 slices Bacon optional for vegetarian
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Onion any variety
  • 1 medium Green Pepper can substitute with red or yellow
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Jalapeño optional for less spice
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste or substitute with tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce your favorite brand
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce can substitute with crushed or diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Dijon or yellow
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or replace with maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Molasses optional; adjust with more sugar if omitted
  • 2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce omit for vegetarian
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or substitute with regular paprika
For Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne optional for less heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Broth vegetable or chicken

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Prep Ingredients
  1. Drain and rinse canned beans. Dice onion and green pepper, mince garlic and jalapeño, and chop bacon if using.
Cook Bacon
  1. In a pot over medium heat, sauté bacon for 5-7 minutes until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon.
Sauté Vegetables
  1. In the pot with bacon fat, cook diced onion and green pepper for 5-8 minutes until soft.
Add Aromatics
  1. Stir in minced garlic and jalapeño, cooking for 30-60 seconds until fragrant.
Develop Sauce
  1. Add tomato paste, barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
Season
  1. Add smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Adjust according to taste.
Mix Beans
  1. Add rinsed beans and broth, stir gently, and bring to a simmer.
Simmer
  1. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook uncovered for 25-35 minutes until sauce thickens.
Optional Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer beans to an oven-safe dish and bake for 20-30 minutes until bubbly.
Finish and Serve
  1. Let beans rest for a few minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, consider making a day ahead and reheat before serving.

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