Hell's Angels Beans

Get ready to crank up the flavor with Hell’s Angels Beans, a bold, smoky, and spicy one-pot wonder that's sure to steal the show at your next barbecue, potluck, or cozy weeknight dinner. Packed with protein-rich kidney and pinto beans, smoky paprika, and a fiery blend of chipotle chili powder and diced tomatoes with green chilies, this dish brings a kick of heat that can be customized to suit your spice tolerance. Crispy thick-cut bacon and a touch of dark brown sugar add a savory-sweet balance, while Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar deliver a tangy complexity. Perfect as a hearty main alongside crusty bread or served as a crowd-pleasing side dish, this recipe guarantees rich, layered flavors in every bite. Ready in under an hour, these beans are a testament to comfort food with attitude!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 15-ounce can canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 10-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili powder
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup water or chicken broth

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy, about 7-10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside on paper towels to drain. Once cooled, chop it into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Drain the excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon behind for flavor.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the diced tomatoes with green chilies, kidney beans, pinto beans, smoked paprika, chipotle chili powder, dark brown sugar, Dijon mustard, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour in the water or chicken broth and stir to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it cook for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow all the flavors to meld.

Step 8

About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped bacon to warm it through.

Step 9

Serve hot, either as a side dish or as a hearty main alongside crusty bread or cornbread. Enjoy the smoky, spicy kick of Hell’s Angels Beans!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1691.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1341.6

Total Fat 42.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 5775.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.7g	0%
Total Sugars 48.1g
Protein 59.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 397.2mg	0%
Iron 15.9mg	0%
Potassium 3561.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 27.9%

Protein: 17.5%

Carbs: 54.7%