Herb's Popular Baked Beans

Indulge in the rich, smoky-sweet flavors of Herb's Popular Baked Beans, a hearty side dish that’s destined to steal the show at your next barbecue or family gathering. This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender navy beans with caramelized onions, bell peppers, and crispy bacon, all coated in a deeply flavorful homemade sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Enhanced with bold seasonings like smoked paprika and garlic powder, these baked beans are slow-cooked to perfection for a luscious texture and irresistible depth of flavor. With just 20 minutes of prep and a cozy bake in the oven, this dish is as comforting as it is easy to make. Serve warm, topped with fresh parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy it as a savory side or a satisfying main course over toast. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or any comfort-food craving, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups canned navy beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.33 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Drain and rinse the navy beans, and set them aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble it into small pieces and set aside.

Step 4

Using the same skillet with the bacon grease, sauté the diced onion and green bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Step 6

Add the navy beans, sautéed onion and bell pepper, and crumbled bacon into the bowl with the sauce mixture. Mix gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 9

After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and the top is slightly caramelized.

Step 10

Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm as a side dish or over toast as a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1383.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2075.6

Total Fat 24.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.7g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 5987.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 379.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.4g	0%
Total Sugars 142.5g
Protein 97.5g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 771.2mg	0%
Iron 22.3mg	0%
Potassium 5231.1mg	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: 10.5%

Protein: 18.3%

Carbs: 71.2%