Three Dollar Baked Beans
Budget-friendly, comforting, and bursting with rich, smoky flavor, Three Dollar Baked Beans is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like canned navy beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and a touch of smoked paprika, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a sweet and savory classic that tastes like it simmered all day. Ready in under an hour, these baked beans combine sautéed onions and a perfectly seasoned sauce, baked to tender perfection for a dish that’s as hearty as it is easy to make. Whether you're serving it alongside BBQ, cornbread, or enjoying it on its own, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become your go-to for budget-friendly meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans Canned navy beans
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 0.5 medium, diced Onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set them aside.
In a medium-sized oven-safe skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Lower the heat slightly and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Add the water to the skillet and stir until the sauce is smooth.
Gently fold in the rinsed navy beans, ensuring they are well-coated with the sauce.
Remove the skillet or saucepan from heat and transfer it to the oven.
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking.
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the baked beans to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy! These baked beans pair well with cornbread, coleslaw, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
379 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1798 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.2 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.9 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.1 g | ||
| Protein | 8.1 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 507 mg | 11% | |
*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.
