These Tar Heel Barbecued Baked Beans offer a robust, home-style flavor profile perfect for potlucks or family dinners. The dish combines tender pinto beans with a rich sauce made from tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and a blend of spices. The addition of green peppers and garlic adds fresh crunch and depth, while the thinly sliced onions caramelized on top provide a sweet finish. This vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe is simple to prepare using pantry staples, resulting in a comforting, satisfying meal that pairs well with grilled meats or cornbread.
Tar Heel Barbecued Baked Beans
Description
These Tar Heel Barbecued Baked Beans offer a robust, home-style flavor profile perfect for potlucks or family dinners. The dish combines tender pinto beans with a rich sauce made from tomato sauce, cider vinegar, and a blend of spices. The addition of green peppers and garlic adds fresh crunch and depth, while the thinly sliced onions caramelized on top provide a sweet finish. This vegetarian and vegan-friendly recipe is simple to prepare using pantry staples, resulting in a comforting, satisfying meal that pairs well with grilled meats or cornbread.Ingredients
Directions
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Soak dried pinto beans overnight in cold water, then drain and cook until tender.
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Drain cooked beans, reserving 2 cups of the cooking broth.
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Heat peanut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add chopped onions, green peppers, and mashed garlic to the skillet.
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Saut vegetables until onions are lightly browned and peppers are tender.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked beans, reserved broth, prepared mustard, chili powder, tomato sauce, chili sauce, cider vinegar, raw vinegar, hot pepper sauce, and salt.
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Stir the sauted vegetable mixture into the bean mixture until well combined.
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Pour the mixture into a large, oiled casserole dish.
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Place the thinly sliced onions evenly over the top of the beans.
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Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 45-60 minutes, until bubbly and onions are caramelized.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 108.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.5g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 3.8mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.4g7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.8g28%
- Sugars 0.8g
- Protein 6.8g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For faster preparation, you can use canned pinto beans instead of dried, rinsing and draining them before adding to the mixture.
Adjust the amount of hot pepper sauce to suit your preferred level of spiciness.
These beans taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
If the mixture seems too thick while baking, add a splash of water or broth.
