Description
Hearty Texas BBQ Baked Beans deliver pure comfort straight from the Southwest’s kitchen, bringing bold smoky flavors that make your backyard barbecue sing with satisfaction. Slow-simmered beans packed with bacon, tangy sauce, and authentic Texas spirit guarantee a side dish that steals the show at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (15 oz) navy beans
- 4 slices cooked bacon
Sauce Components:
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 350°F, creating the perfect cooking environment for these classic Texas BBQ beans.
- Empty the entire 15 oz can of navy beans into a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring you’ve thoroughly drained and rinsed them beforehand.
- Pour ½ cup ketchup, ¼ cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp molasses, and 2 tbsp yellow mustard into the beans, creating a rich flavor base.
- Sprinkle ½ tsp garlic powder and ½ tsp onion powder over the mixture, then stir everything until completely combined.
- Chop your 4 cooked bacon slices into small, uniform pieces that will distribute evenly throughout the beans.
- Gently fold the bacon pieces into the bean mixture, making sure each spoonful will have a smoky bacon bite.
- Select a baking dish and spread the bean mixture in a smooth, even layer that allows for consistent heating.
- Slide the baking dish into the 350°F oven and bake for exactly 45-50 minutes, watching for bubbling edges and a thickened sauce.
- Remove the beans and allow them to rest for 5-10 minutes, which helps the sauce settle and intensify its flavors.
Notes
- Use thick-cut bacon for more robust flavor and crispy texture in the beans.
- Stir the beans halfway through baking to ensure even caramelization and prevent burning.
- For a vegetarian version, replace bacon with smoked paprika and liquid smoke to maintain the deep, smoky profile.
- Let the beans rest for 10-15 minutes after baking to allow the sauce to set and flavors to meld completely.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 254 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg