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Easy Southern-Style Stovetop Baked Beans

Easy Southern-Style Stovetop Baked Beans

This Southern-style baked beans recipe uses canned beans as a convenient base to reduce the prep and cooking times. Slowly simmering the beans on the stovetop allows them to absorb a rich blend of flavorful spices and sauces, filling your kitchen with inviting aromas!
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Cook Time: 27 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 6
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

  • Large cast iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 32 oz. baked beans Two 16 oz. cans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ¾ cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon mustard ground
  • 1 cups beef broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian and vegan-friendly beans
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • ½ cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add the broth, onion, and bell pepper to a large skillet and sauté over medium-high heat, stirring often, until everything softens, after about 3-5 minutes.
  • Then, stir in the seasonings and sauces: brown sugar, tomato paste, BBQ sauce, ground mustard, smoked paprika, garlic, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until combined.
  • Pour the baked beans directly from the can into the skillet and stir to mix with the homemade baked beans sauce.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened after about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet of baked beans from the stovetop, serve, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1589mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 374IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 3mg
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