Easy Stove Top Baked Beans
Satisfy your cravings for a comforting, flavor-packed side dish with these Easy Stove Top Baked Beans! This quick and fuss-free recipe delivers all the rich, smoky-sweet goodness of classic baked beans without the need for an oven. Made with tender navy beans, crispy thick-cut bacon, and a luscious homemade sauce featuring molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, and a touch of smoked paprika, these stovetop beans are the perfect balance of savory and sweet. With only 10 minutes of prep and a 40-minute total cook time, this dish comes together effortlessly in one pan, making it ideal for weeknight dinners, cookouts, or potlucks. Serve piping hot as a side to barbecue favorites, or enjoy on its own for a hearty, satisfying meal. The irresistible combination of bold flavors and simple cooking techniques makes this recipe a must-try for bean lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon (diced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet or medium pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the chopped yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.
Lower the heat slightly and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Mix well to combine.
Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the skillet, followed by the water. Stir the mixture until the beans are fully coated in the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed by adding more brown sugar or vinegar, respectively.
Once the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat.
Sprinkle the cooked bacon over the beans before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1562 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 41.6 g | 53% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.3 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 4370 mg | 190% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 237.7 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.6 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.2 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 475 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3394 mg | 72% | |
*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.
