Smoky BBQ Beans

Get ready to elevate your next barbecue with these irresistibly rich and smoky BBQ beans! Packed with tender navy beans simmered in a bold, homemade sauce featuring ketchup, molasses, and a medley of warming spices like smoked paprika and chili powder, this dish is all about big, comforting flavors. Crispy bacon lends a savory depth, while a touch of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar creates the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. Ready in just over an hour, this hearty side dish pairs beautifully with grilled meats or can stand alone as a wholesome, flavor-packed treat. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners, these Smoky BBQ Beans are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’ll leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 30 ounces canned navy beans
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set aside.

Step 2

Chop the bacon into small pieces. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

Step 3

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

Add the diced onion to the pot and cook in the bacon fat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

Step 6

Add the navy beans and water to the pot. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot partially, and let the beans cook for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

If the mixture becomes too thick or begins to stick, add more water as needed to reach the desired consistency.

Step 9

Once the beans have thickened and flavors have melded, remove from heat. Stir in the cooked bacon pieces.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy as a flavorful side dish at your next barbecue.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1449.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2187.9

Total Fat 20.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 31.7mg	0%
Sodium 5590.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 408.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 65.6g	0%
Total Sugars 141.1g
Protein 105.7g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 931.7mg	0%
Iron 26.3mg	0%
Potassium 6138.7mg	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: 8.0%

Protein: 18.9%

Carbs: 73.1%