Fast Chipotle Baked Beans
Smoky, sweet, and irresistibly bold, these Fast Chipotle Baked Beans are the perfect quick-and-easy side dish to elevate any meal. Featuring canned pinto beans simmered in a rich tomato and chipotle-adobo sauce, this recipe combines the complex flavors of smoked paprika, cumin, and apple cider vinegar with just a touch of brown sugar for balance. Ready in just 40 minutes, including prep and baking time, it’s all made in one skillet for minimal cleanup. Whether served as a standalone dish or paired with rice, grilled meats, or cornbread, these baked beans deliver big flavor with little effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is a must-try for fans of smoky, Tex-Mex-inspired comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups canned pinto beans (or black beans), drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup vegetable broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and diced onion, cooking until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the drained pinto beans to the skillet, followed by the chopped chipotle peppers, tomato sauce, and vegetable broth. Stir well to combine.
Mix in the brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Carefully transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, uncovered, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Remove the skillet from the oven and allow the beans to cool for a few minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy as a side dish or spooned over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
696 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2935 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.7 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.6 g | ||
| Protein | 27.3 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 250 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1530 mg | 33% | |
*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.
