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BBQ Beans

Take plain baked beans to the next level with these delicious BBQ Beans full of onion, bacon, and seasonings in a tangy tomato sauce.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 197 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ large red onion thinly sliced
  • 4 lices Bacon cut crosswise
  • olive oil
  • 45 ounces Canned beans navy, cannellini, or great northern beans, lightly drained (3 15-ounce cans)
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar packed
  • ⅓ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh Rosemary finely chopped
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the onion and bacon in a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the onion has softened and the bacon has browned lightly.
  4. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  5. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
  6. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Ingredients:
  • Variations and Tips:
  • Storage:
  • Cover tightly and keep in the refrigerator for about 5-6 days. Reheat slowly on the stovetop or in the microwave. You can also freeze them for up to six months.
  • How to Use Dried Beans:
  • To use dried beans for the recipe, you’ll need 1 1/2 cups dried beans to equal 3 15-ounce cans. Rinse the dried beans and check through them for any bad beans or foreign material. Place in a bowl with enough water to cover by two inches. Cover and let sit for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse briefly and proceed with the recipe. Note that even after soaking, dried beans may need more time to become tender than canned beans.
  • Use any small-ish white beans that you like – navy, cannellini, or great northern beans all work well.
  • I recommend a sweet barbecue sauce such as Kraft original or Sweet Baby Ray’s.
  • If you don’t have fresh rosemary, substitute one teaspoon of dried.
  • Spice up your beans even more by adding a finely diced jalapeno or a couple of minced chipotles in adobe.
  • Add a bit of “tang” by stirring in a couple of tablespoons of yellow mustard.
  • If you don’t have light brown sugar on hand, you can make a substitute with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon of molasses stirred together. No molasses? Try a tablespoon of maple syrup or honey.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 197kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 832mg (35%) Potassium 652mg (19%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 298IU (6%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 197

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 197kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 832mg 35%
Potassium 652mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 298IU 6%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.