Description
This easy baked beans recipe is a simple, quick, and flavorful dish made with canned beans and a blend of tangy and sweet seasonings. Perfect for busy days, it’s ready in just 20 minutes and can be customized with optional add-ins like bacon or vegetables for extra flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- Canned Beans (2 cans, 15 oz each)
- Ketchup (½ cup)
- Brown Sugar (¼ cup)
- Mustard (2 tablespoons)
- Worcestershire Sauce (2 tablespoons)
- Onion (1 medium, chopped)
- Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
- Bacon (optional, 2-3 strips, cooked and chopped)
- Apple Cider Vinegar (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (½ teaspoon)
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- Black Pepper (¼ teaspoon)
- Chili Powder or Paprika (optional, 1 teaspoon)
- 1/2 cup mushrooms
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Get your canned beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion ready.
- Heat Beans: Drain and rinse the beans, then heat them over medium heat in a saucepan.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion.
- Simmer: Let the beans simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to blend and the sauce to thicken.
Notes
- Customization: Feel free to add protein like beef or sausage, or include vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for a healthier version.
- Storage: Leftover baked beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Make it Spicy: Add chili powder or hot sauce if you prefer a spicy kick in your beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 mintues
Nutrition
- Calories: 220kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g