Smoky, sweet, and savory, these Dinosaur BBQ Style Baked Beans are the ultimate side dish to elevate your barbecue feast. Packed with tender navy beans, crispy bacon, and a bold homemade sauce bursting with layers of flavor from molasses, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and a touch of hot sauce, this recipe brings comfort food to a whole new level. Sautéed onions, green bell peppers, and garlic add aromatic depth, while baking these beans low and slow in the oven ensures a rich, caramelized finish. Perfect alongside grilled meats or as a hearty addition to any cookout, these baked beans bring that classic barbecue flavor straight to your table.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Drain and rinse the canned navy beans and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the skillet.
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet and sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and water. Stir until well mixed.
Add the sautéed vegetables, crispy bacon, and drained navy beans to the bowl with the sauce. Stir to coat everything evenly.
Transfer the bean mixture to a large baking dish or casserole dish.
Bake the beans in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 1½ hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Remove the dish from the oven and let the beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm as a side dish for barbecue or grilled meats.
Calories |
3119 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 48.9 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 99 mg | 33% | |
| Sodium | 8202 mg | 357% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 576.3 g | 210% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.1 g | 208% | |
| Total Sugars | 307.0 g | ||
| Protein | 114.8 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 840 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 22.3 mg | 124% | |
| Potassium | 5397 mg | 115% | |
*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.