Spicy Baked Beans
These Spicy Baked Beans have chipotle peppers, molasses and beer for rich, complex flavor! Can be cooked in the oven or in the smoker!
Well, I turned 30 this weekend. I was dreading it, but it turned out okay. One of my good friends wisely pointed out that “this doesn’t change anything.” I’m already a Mom, a wife, an employee, and have been all of those things for a many years. I’m no more of an adult today than I was a year ago, or five years ago. It was shallow comfort, but it’s comfort nonetheless! Pour one out for my twenties, y’all.
These Spicy Baked Beans can be made in the oven or on the smoker! Instructions below.
My husband pulled out all the stops this weekend. He surprised me with bikes (including a little carrier attached for Eli), and took me to dinner at my absolute favorite restaurant. Eli and I took an unprecedented four hour nap yesterday, so yeah, it was a very good weekend!
I also got a little cooking in on Saturday. You know that I love cooking if I gladly do it on my 30th birthday! I whipped up some sides for my husband’s fantasy football draft party, including these incredible baked beans. When I searched for a Spicy Baked Beans recipe, I found one that sounded absolutely delicious. It used chipotle peppers, molasses, and beer; some of my very favorite things!
I headed to Walmart to pick up ingredients for this recipe, and a bike helmet for Eli! I picked up La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce and Whole Jalapenos for another upcoming recipe. You can find them in the hispanic aisle, with the bright orange label. I really love this brand of chipotle peppers because they have a much more mellow, complex flavor than others I’ve tried. This works great for my gringo tastebuds. I love heat, but don’t want my mouth to feel like it’s burning off!
These beans have a lot of ingredients, but most are commonly found in your pantry or fridge. And yes, you get to saute bacon and onions together, which is probably THE most heavenly scent on this planet.
With Labor Day approaching, it feels like grilling season is fast approaching its end. You want these beans to be on your barbecue menu that weekend, promise!
Spicy Baked Beans
Smoky chipotle peppers give this American classic a fun, spicy twist! Instructions for the oven or the smoker!
Ingredients
- 3 smoked bacon slices, diced
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 1 15 ounce can Great Northern beans, drained
- 1 15 ounce can Pinto beans, drained
- 1 15 ounce can Light Red Kidney beans, drained
For the sauce:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite!)
- 1 cup beer*
- 2 tablespoons light molasses
- 1.5 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a Dutch oven or large skillet, add bacon and cook until crisp, around 5 minutes.
- Add onion and allow to sweat with bacon for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer.
- Add beans, stir to combine.
- If using Dutch oven, transfer directly into oven. If using skillet, carefully transfer beans into 13x9'' casserole baking dish.
- Bake uncovered until liquid bubbles and thickens, about 1 hour.
- Cool for several minutes before serving.
Notes
I used a light wheat beer. I think a pilsner or dark stout would also be great.
These make great smoked baked beans! If using the smoker, smoke the beans at 250 degrees for 1.5 hours.
Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 296Total Fat 3gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 2gCholesterol 4mgSodium 916mgCarbohydrates 53gFiber 10gSugar 20gProtein 14g
The nutrition for this recipe is calculated by an app and may be incorrect.
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Chipotle, beer, and beans can only turn into good things. These look amazing!
Totally agree. All good things!
Wow!! I have never made my own baked beans but this recipe is seriously calling my name!! Cannot wait to try this one!
It’s a little involved, but worth it! Thanks Kacey!
Happy Birthday! It sounds as though you had a wonderful day with your family. These baked beans sound so good – a little sweet, a little smoky spice. Perfect.
Thanks so much! It was a great day.
How have I never heard of La Morena?! Love this take on baked beans, I’ve got to try this one! Welcome to the 30 something club!
I think that Walmart just started carrying them around here. Super, super good peppers.
I love baked beans, especially served up with with a steak and some corn!! These look fabulous!
Great use of the adobo. I love beans like this and I know that adobo would kick up flavor.
Thanks so much Michelle! It does crazy good things for the flavor… not sure I’ll ever make baked beans without it again!
Can’t wait to try yoru smoky baked beans recipe looks delicious and easy. Thanks for your participation in this shop #client
Thanks Adriana! It was a fun one.
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1.5 what brown sugar?
Hi Kate, sorry about that! 1.5 tablespoons of brown sugar. Fixed.