Shortcut Baked Beans
Submitted by kdwidges
Quick stovetop baked beans loaded with tangy ketchup, brown sugar, and smoky bacon crumbles. Ready in 30 minutes, this sweet and savory side dish skips the oven entirely.
YIELD
2 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
15 minREADY
30 minForget heating up the oven or babysitting a pot for hours. These shortcut baked beans come together on the stovetop in about 30 minutes, and they taste like they’ve been slow-simmering all afternoon.
Pinto beans soak up a sticky-sweet sauce of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire, while crumbled bacon on top brings that essential smokiness.
This recipe serves two, making it a great side for a weeknight burger or a quick cookout plate.
Kitchen Tips
- Don’t skip the low heat. Letting the beans simmer gently helps the sauce thicken and the flavors meld without scorching the sugar.
- Swap the bacon. Turkey bacon or smoked paprika works if you want to keep things lighter.
- Double it easily. This scales up without any fuss for a bigger crowd.
Ingredients
Directions
In a medium saucepan, combine onions, pinto beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and worcestershire sauce.
Cook over low heat, about 15 minutes or until desired consistency.
Stirring frequently.
Top with bacon.
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