Quick Boston Baked Beans
Experience the rich, smoky sweetness of comfort food made easy with this Quick Boston Baked Beans recipe. Ready in just 30 minutes, this simplified version of a New England classic features tender navy beans simmered in a luscious sauce of ketchup, molasses, and brown sugar, balanced with Dijon mustard and a hint of apple cider vinegar for tang. Crispy bacon and smoked paprika add depth and savory notes, while sautéed onions lend a subtle sweetness. Perfect as a hearty side dish for barbecues or a stand-alone meal with crusty bread, this recipe delivers all the nostalgic warmth of homemade baked beans without the long cook time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups canned navy beans (drained and rinsed)
- 4 slices bacon (diced)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 0.33 cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Keep the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Add the finely chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings. Sauté over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the ketchup, molasses, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, and water. Mix well to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the drained and rinsed navy beans to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the beans evenly with the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper. Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Stir the crispy bacon pieces back into the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and let the beans cool slightly before serving. Serve warm as a side dish or on their own with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 3439 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.6 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.0 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.1 g | ||
| Protein | 46.0 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 377 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 2777 mg | 59% | |
*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.
