**Three-Bean Baked Beans: A Savory and Versatile Dish**
Baked beans are a classic comfort food dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great side dish for barbecues and potlucks. This article presents three delicious recipes for baked beans, each with its own unique flavor profile:
* **Classic Three-Bean Baked Beans:** This traditional recipe uses three types of beans (navy, kidney, and pinto) and a simple combination of brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, and mustard. The result is a hearty and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone.
* **Slow-Cooker Three-Bean Baked Beans:** This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. Simply combine the ingredients in a slow cooker and let it do the work for you. The beans will cook low and slow, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
* **Crock-Pot Three-Bean Vegetarian Chili:** This recipe takes baked beans in a new direction by adding chili spices and vegetables. The result is a hearty and satisfying vegetarian chili that is perfect for a cold winter day.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy these delicious and versatile three-bean baked beans. Serve them with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or mashed potatoes.
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 11h15m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drain the beans, cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 1 hour.
- Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them to a slow cooker insert. Add the tomato puree, brown sugar, molasses, dry mustard, bacon, onion and 1 1/2 cups water and stir to combine. Cook on low until the sauce is thick and syrupy, 8 to 10 hours.
- Before serving, stir in the cider vinegar and season to taste with salt.
THREE-BEAN BAKED BEANS
I got this recipe from an aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I'm always asked to bring my special beans. -Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with bacon and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain., Stir in sugars, ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, chili powder and salt until blended. Stir in beans. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, until beans reach desired thickness, about 1 hour. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 708mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
THE BEST SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS (DAD'S RECIPE)
This recipe was handed down from my dad. I adjusted it to go into the slow cooker. It's a lot easier. Just set it and forget it.
Provided by Sandy Lafleur
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 17h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.
- Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.
- Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
- Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.
- Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 13.9 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 508.2 mg, Sugar 17.4 g
SLOW-COOKER VEGAN BAKED BEANS
This version of vegan baked beans doesn't need an oven. The slow cooker makes it the ultimate hands-off party dish. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 9h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; add enough water to cover by 2 in. Let stand, covered, overnight., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Transfer beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 9-10 hours or until beans are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 161mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
THREE-BEAN BAKED BEANS (OVEN OR CROCK POT)
This is my summer time dish for all BBQ's and I always double the recipe. If you enjoy baked beans you have to try this one. It's from a '98 TOH and whenever I make it someone always asks for the recipe. I have personally never made it in the oven since the crock pot does just fine and who wants to heat up the house in the summer? When using the crock pot I will take the lid off for the last hour or so (+/-) of cooking - this will thicken it up if you like your beans thick right at serving. Leftovers freeze very well.
Provided by DDW7976
Categories Beans
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet over med.
- heat, brown beef, bacon and onion; drain.
- Add beans.
- Combine remaining ingredients and stir into bean mixture.
- Pour into a greased 2 1/2 qt baking dish.
- Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness.
- OR place in greased crock pot and heat on low for 4 hours or so.
THREE BEAN CROCK POT CASSEROLE
Easy three beans and three steps (a,b,c). Good for open houses or where people drop in. Stays warm in crock pot. I kinda think this is from the 1950's. My great grandma, my grandma, my mom and now I cook it. One of my sisters cooks it and I'm working on my daughter to cook it too! (diabetes substitutions at bottom of recipe).
Provided by barbaja w.
Categories Beans
Time 36m
Yield 8-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- (Diabetes substitutions at bottom of recipe).
- Before Part take 1 cup warm water and put it into the crock pot and turn it on high. This is sort of to preheat the pot; without water it would crack see.
- Part take the beans section and warm in microwave or on stove top until steaming. Stir and pour into the crock pot (nice to use maple or honey flavor beans).
- Part ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, liquid smoke, vinegar. This is like a sauce. Simmer and stir on stove top or microwave until turns brown and smells less vinegary (20 minutes maybe). Dump into the crock pot and stir well.
- Part meat and onion; brown on stove top or in microwave together then dump it in pot.
- See how it goes a, b c all warm before going into the pot. Put on the lid and keep on high for on hour and 5-8 hours on low then serve with rice and cornbread, cheese shredded on top or glass of milk Complete meal for open houses or crowds of people. Stays warm in pot and is easy to self serve.
- Diabetes substitutions: Can substitute tomato paste for ketchup and powdered mustard for regular. Add water a little and artificial sweetener comes in brown sugar flavor. The Bush baked beans can use navy beans plain and use brown rice instead of white rice. See these are all diabetes or trying to lose wight substitutions. You can also add wheat germ to the corn bread.
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
These beans taste like Boston Baked Beans. Yummy!
Provided by creamcheese5
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 14h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- The night before, combine the Great Northern Beans and water in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Pour beans and their liquid into a bowl, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- In the morning, drain off liquid, reserving 1 cup. Pour beans and the reserved liquid into the crock of a slow cooker. Stir in the salt pork, onion, molasses, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover, and cook on Low for 12 to 14 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.4 calories, Carbohydrate 53.8 g, Cholesterol 12.2 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 222.6 mg, Sugar 21.1 g
THREE-BEAN BAKE
Being big eaters, my three sons love this recipe that I created. Leftovers can be used as a taco filling or a topping for baked potatoes.-Meredith Mabe, Columbus, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Yield 12-14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. , Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until heated through, stirring once.
Nutrition Facts :
SLOW COOKER BAKED BEANS
These traditional baked beans have a nice blend of flavors and a thick pleasant sauce. They were a hit at our son's wedding.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 4h15m
Yield 16-18 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort beans and rinse with cold water. Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 to 4 hours or until beans are softened., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return to Dutch oven; add 4 qts. water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender. Drain and reserve liquid. Combine beans with the remaining ingredients., Transfer to two ungreased 2-1/2-qt. baking dishes or bean pots. Add 1-1/2 cups reserved cooking liquid to each casserole; stir to combine., Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce their cooking time and make them more digestible.
- Use a variety of beans: This will give your baked beans a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include kidney beans, pinto beans, and navy beans.
- Add some vegetables: This will make your baked beans more nutritious and flavorful. Some good options include onions, celery, and carrots.
- Use a flavorful liquid: This could be water, broth, or even beer. The liquid will help to flavor the beans and create a delicious sauce.
- Season the beans well: This is essential for creating a flavorful dish. Some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Bake the beans for at least 2 hours: This will give them time to develop a rich flavor and tender texture.
- Serve the beans with your favorite sides: This could include rice, potatoes, or cornbread.
Conclusion:
Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With so many different ways to make baked beans, you can be sure to find a recipe that you and your family will love.
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