Smoky Baked Black Beans Recipe

Name: Smoky Baked Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2- 1/4 cups Black Turtle Beans; 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Tablespoon Chipotle Pepper Flakes; 1/2 Tablespoons Chipotle Powder; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; ⅓ cups BBQ Sauce; 4 cups Chicken Stock, Unsalted; 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar; 1 Onion, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Salt

Servings: persons

2- 1/4 cups Black Turtle Beans
2 teaspoons Dried Oregano
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 Bay Leaves
1 Tablespoon Chipotle Pepper Flakes
1/2 Tablespoons Chipotle Powder
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
3 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
⅓ cups BBQ Sauce
4 cups Chicken Stock, Unsalted
1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
1 Onion, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Salt

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Soak beans in a large bowl of water overnight (ensure beans are completely covered and water is at least two inches above the beans).
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using a slotted spoon, remove beans from water (reserve water for later).
3
In a round shallow Dutch oven or braiser pot (about 4-quart), place beans.
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Add oregano, garlic, bay leaves, chipotle pepper flakes, chipotle powder, chili powder, tomato paste, bbq sauce, stock, brown sugar, onion and pepper.
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Stir to combine.
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Cover and bake for 3 hours.
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After 3 hours, remove from oven, add 1 cup of the reserved bean water and stir to combine.
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Add another cup of water another hour later.
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Finally, after the last hour, remove from oven and add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved water, salt and stir to combine.
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Enjoy!
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Notes: 1.
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You can substitute vegetarian stock instead of the chicken stock to make this recipe vegetarian/vegan.
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2.
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If you dont have both chipotle pepper flakes and chipotle powder, you can use all flakes or all powder.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2- 1/4 cups Black Turtle Beans, 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 2 Bay Leaves, and more.

Yes, Smoky Baked Black Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Smoky Baked Black Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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