Three Dollar Baked Beans
Budget-friendly, comforting, and bursting with rich, smoky flavor, Three Dollar Baked Beans is the ultimate side dish for any occasion. Made with pantry staples like canned navy beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and a touch of smoked paprika, this recipe transforms humble ingredients into a sweet and savory classic that tastes like it simmered all day. Ready in under an hour, these baked beans combine sautéed onions and a perfectly seasoned sauce, baked to tender perfection for a dish that’s as hearty as it is easy to make. Whether you're serving it alongside BBQ, cornbread, or enjoying it on its own, this crowd-pleaser will quickly become your go-to for budget-friendly meals.
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Ingredients
- 2 15-ounce cans Canned navy beans
- 0.25 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
- 0.5 medium, diced Onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 0.25 cup Water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Step 2
Drain and rinse the canned navy beans, then set them aside.
Step 3
In a medium-sized oven-safe skillet or saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Step 4
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Step 5
Lower the heat slightly and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Step 6
Add the water to the skillet and stir until the sauce is smooth.
Step 7
Gently fold in the rinsed navy beans, ensuring they are well-coated with the sauce.
Step 8
Remove the skillet or saucepan from heat and transfer it to the oven.
Step 9
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking.
Step 10
Once baked, remove from the oven and allow the baked beans to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 11
Serve warm and enjoy! These baked beans pair well with cornbread, coleslaw, or grilled meats.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (304.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 378.8 |
| Total Fat 14.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.5g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1798.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 60.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 33.1g | |
| Protein 8.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 94.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 507.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories