Southern-Style Baked Beans
Prep time:
15 mins
Cook time:
2 hrs
Total time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Yield: 8 -12 people
Description
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, cut into small dice
- 1/2 bell pepper, color choice yours, cut into small dice
- 3 large cans (28 oz each) vegetarian baked beans
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup distilled or cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon liquid smoke, optional
Instructions
- Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat; add onions and peppers and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans and remaining ingredients bring to a simmer. Pour beans into a 13-by 9-inch (or similar size) ovenproof pan. Bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.