Sweet and Spicy Baked Red Bed Beans Recipe

Name: Sweet and Spicy Baked Red Bed Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter; 2 strips smoked bacon, cut in small dice; 1 cup small diced yellow onion; 3 tablespoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 1 cup chopped tomato; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chile powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup brown sugar; 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 3 tablespoons whole grain mustard; 2 cups chicken stock or water; 4 cups cooked red beans (you can substitute pinto or black beans); Salt; Pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon butter
2 strips smoked bacon, cut in small dice
1 cup small diced yellow onion
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 cup chopped tomato
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chile powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 cups chicken stock or water
4 cups cooked red beans (you can substitute pinto or black beans)
Salt
Pepper

1
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2
In a large, heavy-bottomed, ovenproof pot, on medium heat, cook the onions with the butter and bacon until tender.
3
Turn the heat up to high and add the garlic, ginger, tomato, spices, and sugar.
4
Stir until vegetables start to lightly caramelize.
5
Add the vinegar, mustard and stock.
6
Stir in the beans.
7
Cover and place in the oven for 1 hour.
8
Remove from oven.
9
The beans should have absorbed a lot of the liquid, if the beans are soupy place on top of the stove and cook over medium heat until the desired consistency is reached.
10
Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.

786

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon butter, 2 strips smoked bacon, cut in small dice, 1 cup small diced yellow onion, 3 tablespoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Spicy Baked Red Bed 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!

Sweet and Spicy Baked Red Bed Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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