Speedy Baked Beans

Make dinner easier and more delicious with Speedy Baked Beans, a quick and savory recipe that combines tender canned navy beans with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a bold, smoky sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish features tangy ketchup, sweet brown sugar, and flavorful seasonings like smoked paprika and ground mustard for a perfectly balanced taste. It’s baked to bubbly perfection in one skillet, making cleanup effortless. Whether served as a hearty side or a standalone dish, these baked beans are ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Garnish with fresh parsley to elevate the presentation, and enjoy a crowd-pleasing classic that’s irresistible from first bite to last!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups canned navy beans
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 small, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup water
• 1 tablespoon, chopped (optional for garnish) fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or saucepan, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.

Step 3

In the same skillet, using the bacon drippings, sauté the diced onion over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute, until fragrant.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, ground mustard, black pepper, and salt. Mix until the ingredients are combined.

Step 5

Add the canned navy beans and water to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the beans in the sauce.

Step 6

Crumble the cooked bacon and stir half of it into the bean mixture, reserving the other half for topping.

Step 7

Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and slightly thickened.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the oven and sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.

Step 9

Serve warm as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy your Speedy Baked Beans!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(877.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1088.7

Total Fat 13.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.8g
Cholesterol 31.7mg	0%
Sodium 4034.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 197.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 71.1g
Protein 51.4g	0%

Vitamin D 5.1IU	0%
Calcium 352.3mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2312.9mg	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: 11.1%

Protein: 18.4%

Carbs: 70.5%