Kansas City Smokehouse Beans

Smoky, sweet, and tangy, Kansas City Smokehouse Beans are the ultimate side dish for your next barbecue feast. This hearty recipe combines tender pinto and kidney beans with crispy thick-cut bacon, sautéed onions and bell peppers, and a rich, homemade sauce featuring barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, and a touch of smoked paprika for depth. Simmered low and slow for maximum flavor infusion, these beans are the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and smoky goodness, making them an ideal pairing for grilled or smoked meats. Whether you’re hosting a backyard cookout or craving a comforting side dish, these beans will have everyone coming back for more. Perfect for cooks of all skill levels, this recipe is a must-try for fans of classic barbecue flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned pinto beans
• 3 cups canned kidney beans
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 medium green bell pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Chop the bacon into small pieces and cook in the pot until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Step 3

Dice the onion and green bell pepper. Add them to the pot with the bacon fat and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 5

Drain and rinse the pinto beans and kidney beans, then add them to the pot, along with the cooked bacon.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and stir to combine thoroughly.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the beans simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot as a flavorful side dish to smoked meats or grilled barbecue.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2454.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2775.1

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 64.3mg	0%
Sodium 10276.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 508.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 87.1g	0%
Total Sugars 219.2g
Protein 104.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 704.8mg	0%
Iron 36.4mg	0%
Potassium 6709.1mg	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: 14.3%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 71.1%