BBQ Baked Beans Recipe
American · Side dish · 70 min total
These smoky, sweet, and tangy baked beans are the perfect side dish for any barbecue. Made with canned beans for convenience and a homemade sauce, they're a crowd-pleaser.
10
min prep
min prep
60
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 4 cans (15 oz each) navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the drained beans and water, stirring to combine. Bring back to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and transfer to the preheated oven. Bake for 45 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until thickened to your liking.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
Tips
- For a smokier flavor, add 1/2 cup of cooked, crumbled bacon along with the beans.
- These beans can be made ahead and reheated; they taste even better the next day.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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