Southwestern Chipotle Baked Beans

Bold, smoky, and bursting with flavor, Southwestern Chipotle Baked Beans are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next meal or gathering. This hearty dish combines black beans and pinto beans with the rich, spicy kick of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, balanced by a touch of dark brown sugar and apple cider vinegar for a subtle sweetness. Layered with aromatic spices like smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder, these baked beans are perfectly slow-cooked in a savory tomato sauce for maximum depth of flavor. Ready in under an hour, this one-skillet recipe is both easy and versatile, served as a flavorful side dish or a protein-packed vegetarian main course. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright, fresh finish, and enjoy the bold taste of the Southwest in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups canned black beans
• 3 cups canned pinto beans
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
• 1.5 cups tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and translucent.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Add the chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Pour in the tomato sauce, dark brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Add the black beans and pinto beans to the skillet, gently folding them into the sauce until evenly coated.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Transfer the skillet or Dutch oven to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 30 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the baked beans cool slightly before serving.

Step 11

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve warm as a side dish or main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1924.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1865.7

Total Fat 42.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7555.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 299.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 97.2g	0%
Total Sugars 49.1g
Protein 88.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 654.8mg	0%
Iron 30.3mg	0%
Potassium 5217.7mg	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: 19.7%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 62.0%