Go Back
–+ servings
Tasty Baked Beans

Tasty Baked Beans: Sweet & Smoky Comfort for Everyone

Enjoy these Tasty Baked Beans that blend sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beans
  • 2 cups Navy Beans or Great Northern/Pinto, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Water add more if too thick
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 slices Thick-Cut Bacon substitute with smoked sausage for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil Canola/Veggie/Avocado
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion finely diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper diced small
The Sweet and Smoky Mix
  • 1 cup Ketchup or tomato sauce
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Molasses or honey/agave
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce use vegetarian version if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
The Seasoning Squad
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Hot Sauce to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke optional, use sparingly

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Dutch oven
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Drain and rinse the navy beans thoroughly under cold water.
  3. In a large skillet, cook the chopped thick-cut bacon until crispy (5-7 minutes).
  4. Sauté finely diced onion and bell pepper in the reserved bacon fat for about 5 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat, stir in ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, and salt. Add ½ cup of water and let simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Gently fold the rinsed navy beans into the sauce mixture, incorporating all components.
  7. Transfer to a baking dish if skillet isn't oven-safe and bake uncovered for 35-45 minutes.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Crispy bacon enhances flavor and texture; taste and adjust sweetness as necessary. Allow resting time for flavors to meld.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!