Hearty Bbq Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your barbecue game with these Hearty BBQ Baked Beans, the ultimate comfort food packed with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. This mouthwatering recipe combines tender navy beans with crisp smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and a rich homemade barbecue sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a hint of apple cider vinegar. A touch of smoked paprika and chili powder adds a flavorful kick, while slow baking in the oven ensures a thick, flavorful sauce that clings to every bite. Perfect as a side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, these baked beans are a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or cornbread. Whether you’re serving them at a festive gathering or enjoying them as a hearty main course, this easily scalable recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Canned navy beans
• 6 slices Smoked bacon, diced
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to create a thick sauce.

Step 6

Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the skillet, followed by the water. Stir well to coat the beans in the sauce.

Step 7

Return the cooked bacon to the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 8

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the lid or foil and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

Step 10

Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the baked beans to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy hot as a side dish or main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1686.5 grams (1686.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2734

Total Fat 43.30g	56%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.70g
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Sodium 7996mg	348%
Total Carbohydrate 488.40g	178%
Dietary Fiber 56.10g	200%
Total Sugars 250.30g
Protein 114.20g	228%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 914mg	70%
Iron 24mg	132%
Potassium 5790mg	123%

*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: 13.9%

Protein: 16.3%

Carbs: 69.8%