Easy Stove Top Baked Beans

Satisfy your cravings for a comforting, flavor-packed side dish with these Easy Stove Top Baked Beans! This quick and fuss-free recipe delivers all the rich, smoky-sweet goodness of classic baked beans without the need for an oven. Made with tender navy beans, crispy thick-cut bacon, and a luscious homemade sauce featuring molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, and a touch of smoked paprika, these stovetop beans are the perfect balance of savory and sweet. With only 10 minutes of prep and a 40-minute total cook time, this dish comes together effortlessly in one pan, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or potlucks. Serve piping hot as a side to barbecue favorites, or enjoy on its own for a hearty, satisfying meal. The irresistible combination of bold flavors and simple cooking techniques makes this recipe a must-try for bean lovers everywhere!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or medium pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 2

Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 3

Lower the heat slightly and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine.

Step 4

Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the skillet, followed by the water. Stir the mixture until the beans are fully coated in the sauce.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 6

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed by adding more brown sugar or vinegar, respectively.

Step 7

Once the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat.

Step 8

Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1303.2 grams (1303.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1562

Total Fat 41.60g	53%
Saturated Fat 13.30g	67%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 90mg	30%
Sodium 4370mg	190%
Total Carbohydrate 237.70g	86%
Dietary Fiber 36.60g	131%
Total Sugars 119.40g
Protein 69.20g	138%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 475mg	37%
Iron 14mg	77%
Potassium 3394mg	72%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 23.4%

Protein: 17.3%

Carbs: 59.4%