Southwest Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Southwest Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (27 oz.) can dark red kidney beans; 1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans (32 to 35 oz. total); 1 (16 oz.) can black beans; 1 (16 oz.) can white Northern beans; 1 (25 oz.) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes (undrained); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 tsp. fresh garlic, chopped or minced; 1/4 c. dark molasses; 1/4 c. balsamic vinegar or white vinegar; 2 Tbsp. light clover honey; 2 tsp. dried oregano; 2 tsp. dried mustard; 2 tsp. ground cumin; 2 tsp. ground ginger; 1 lb. bacon, cut into 1-inch squares and fat ends cut off; pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

1 (27 oz.) can dark red kidney beans
1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans (32 to 35 oz. total)
1 (16 oz.) can black beans
1 (16 oz.) can white Northern beans
1 (25 oz.) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes (undrained)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp. fresh garlic, chopped or minced
1/4 c. dark molasses
1/4 c. balsamic vinegar or white vinegar
2 Tbsp. light clover honey
2 tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. dried mustard
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 tsp. ground ginger
1 lb. bacon, cut into 1-inch squares and fat ends cut off
pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Rinse and wash beans separately.
3
Set aside white Northern beans only in separate bowl.
4
Place cleaned red and black beans in oval pan.
5
Cook bacon pieces until crisp; remove and drain well.
6
Add to beans in casserole pan.
7
Add all remaining ingredients except white beans and green onion tops. Gently fold all ingredients together to prevent breaking up beans. Cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes.
8
Remove cover and add white beans and green onion tops for color.
9
Gently fold and bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes more or until beans are bubbly.

803

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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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (27 oz.) can dark red kidney beans, 1 (15 oz.) can dark red kidney beans (32 to 35 oz. total), 1 (16 oz.) can black beans, 1 (16 oz.) can white Northern beans, and more.

Yes, Southwest Baked Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Southwest Baked Beans

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