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The Texas BBQ Baked Beans are going to bring the heat to your next cook out!! We are transforming two cans of plan pinto beans into a flavorful side dish in just under an hour! While these Texas style BBQ beans are not shy on spice, they also are seasoned with a bacon pieces, smokey spices and caramelized bit sweet brown sugar and maple syrup.
This recipe makes a large batch of beans that will pair perfectly with any summer cookout entree! Let’s get cooking!
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Spicy Texas BBQ Baked Beans
What You’ll Need
- Canned pinto beans
- Yellow onion
- Jalapeno
- Garlic
- Bacon
- Dijon mustard
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Brown sugar
- Maple syrup
- Vinegar
- Ketchup
- Salt and pepper
Tips for making Texas BBQ baked beans
- Used canned beans vs dried. If you’re wanting to save some time, use canned beans instead of soaking dry beans.
- Adjust spice to your liking. Don’t like a lot of heat to your beans? Remove the seeds in the jalapeño. If you love heat, keep the seeds! For a more mild taste, leave a few seeds in the dish.
- Mix up your sweetener. Depending on where you’re from, you may have a different preference for sweetener in your baked beans. Traditionally, southern baked beans use brown sugar, while northern states use molasses or maple syrup. We love the taste of mixing both brown sugar and maple syrup. You get a rich molasses flavor and the brown sugar helps to thicken and caramelize the beans nicely.
- Balance sweetness with an acid. An acid, like vinegar is going to cut through the sweetness with a bit of tang.
Canned or dried beans?
The choice is up to you! There won’t be much difference in the final product.
- If you want to cut down on time and steps, used canned beans.
- If you have time to soak your beans, feel free to do so!
What pairs well with BBQ baked beans?
The good thing about baked beans, is that they can pair with so many dishes! We recommend serving with a burgers, sandwiches or other proteins. Here are some of our favorite pairings:
- Burgers
- Hot dogs or bratwurst
- Grilled Corn
- Cold pasta salads
- Lobster rolls
- Fried chicken
- Fried chicken sandwiches
- Tacos
- Nachos
- Potato salad
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Spicy Texas BBQ Baked Beans
- Total Time: 55 minutes
Description
This recipe makes a large batch of beans that will pair perfectly with any summer cookout entree!
Ingredients
- 2 cans pinto beans
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 strips bacon
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- Salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line baking sheet with foil, place bacon strips on foil-lined baking sheet and bake in oven for 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add a couple tbsp of olive oil, chopped onions, garlic and jalapeño pepper. Sauté for a couple of minutes. Add in dijon mustard, paprika, chili powder and sauce until onions are soft.
- Once onions are soft, adding brown sugar, maple syrup, vinegar, ketchup and stir until combined. Let the mixture heat up for a bit, continuing to stir around.
- Add in 2 cans of pinto beans. Chop bacon into bits and stir into mixture. Heat until the mixture bubbling. Place beans in oven and cook for 30 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for a couple minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
