Have you ever dreamed of recreating the legendary "Best in the West Baked Beans" that have tantalized taste buds and won countless awards? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will take you on a journey through the world of baked beans, revealing the secrets behind their tantalizing flavors and guiding you to achieve baked bean perfection. Get ready to learn the art of selecting the perfect beans, mastering the blend of spices, and exploring creative variations that will transform your baked beans into a culinary masterpiece. So, grab your apron, fire up your oven, and prepare to embark on a delicious adventure that will leave your family and friends craving for more.
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OLD WEST BAKED BEANS
This slow-baked molasses-and-mustard-flavored western favorite is a perfect party food because it can be made days ahead and just gets better with time. Enjoy it while watching Blazing Saddles,, which, according to creator Mel Brooks, is best seen on video. Claims Brooks, "I can't watch Blazing Saddles on television ... A lot of prudes got together and silly people got together and they cut out everything they thought would be offensive to a 4-year-old."
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Time 16h25m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak the beans overnight in water in a large bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Saute the onions and pork over medium heat in a cast iron Dutch oven until the onions are tender, abut 10 minutes. Add the drained beans, pork, chicken stock, cayenne, molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, and salt and pepper to taste and bring to a boil.
- Cover the casserole and transfer to the oven. Bake to 3 1/2 to 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Serve topped with a sprinkle of brown sugar.
WESTERN-STYLE BAKED BEANS
My husband does not like baked beans but can't get enough of these. They are loaded with a variety of meats and get a little bit of sweetness from molasses and brown sugar. If you don't have a slow cooker, you can bake them in the oven until heated through.
Provided by Michelle Bomgaars
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 3h25m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer the beef to a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Stir in the baked beans, bacon, ham, onion, chili powder, ketchup, brown sugar and molasses. If it seems thick, stir in the water. Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or cook for 6 to 8 hours on Low.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Cholesterol 31.7 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 617.1 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
BEST-IN-THE-WEST BEANS TAKE BAKED BEANS TO ANOTHER LEVEL
We have an amazing Western baked beans recipe for you. Best-in-the-west beans take classic baked beans to the next level, with not one, but three different kinds of beans.
Provided by Parade
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings, about 2/3 cup per serving
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and bacon. Drain. Add onion and cook until tender. Add all other ingredients except beans and mix well. Drain kidney beans and butter beans. Add all beans to meat mixture. Pour into 3-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts :
BEST IN THE WEST BAKED BEANS
I think I clipped this recipe out of the newspaper years ago. It is always a huge hit at picnics, barbecues and get togethers. It's a nice change from the more traditional baked beans. I can't even begin to guess how many times I have handed out the recipe.
Provided by Bobbie
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Brown beef, bacon and onion in large skillet. Drain.
- Combine all ingredients except beans, mix well.
- Add beans and stir gently.
- Bake one hour in a 325 to 350 oven (or until hot a bubbly).
- This recipe can easily be cut in half since it makes a rather large batch. I only use half the bacon. If you would like, you could add some more beef if cutting back on the bacon.
WEST TEXAS BAKED BEANS
These baked beans have a spicy, smoky bacon flavor.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a stockpot or Dutch oven, cover beans with cold water by 6 inches. Soak 8 hours or overnight.
- In a heavy skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon, and set aside.
- Pour off all but 3 tablespoons fat. Add onions, chile powder, and garlic; saute stirring, until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.
- Drain beans. Return to stockpot; cover with water by 2 inches. Crumble bacon into small pieces; add to beans with onion mixture, sugar, and beer. Cook, covered, over medium-high heat; stir occasionally, until beans are soft and liquid is almost absorbed, about 2 1/2 hours. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.
BEST BAKED BEANS
Make and share this Best Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Luckytrim
Categories For Large Groups
Time 4h45m
Yield 16-18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak beans, covered, overnight in a large pot in cold water.
- Next day, drain the beans, rinse, and return to pot. Cover with fresh water.
- and bring to the boil over high heat.
- Lower heat to a simmer. Cook beans 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring often,.
- Or until beans are tender.
- While beans are cooking;.
- Cut bacon into bite-size squares.
- Fry till limp, not crispy; drain.
- Combine all ingredients (except beans) in a large saucepan over low heat and mix well.
- When beans are done;.
- Drain off the liquid.
- Put in large roaster- layer of beans, a few ladles-full of the sauce- repeat-repeat.
- Bake, uncovered, @ 350 for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 690.4, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1009.3, Carbohydrate 100.7, Fiber 7.8, Sugar 49, Protein 18.5
BEST OF THE WEST BEAN BAKE
Hearty & satisfying side dish for summer cookouts or Super Bowl parties. A one-pot wonder that makes a huge kettle-full. Fantastic when reheated the next day too!
Provided by NancysFancies
Categories Beans
Time 1h20m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In ovenproof kettle, cook beef, bacon, and onion over moderate heat, stirring to break up lumps for about 20 minutes or until beef is no longer pink & bacon is slightly crisp. Transfer to a large strainer to drain the grease & then return to the kettle. Add ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, molasses, chili powder, & six cans of beans. Stir until well combined.
- Note: you can modify the types beans to your liking. I don't use kidney beans myself; however you can add them in place of the pink ones. Can't really go wrong with whatever kind you chose!
- Bake mixture, covered, in middle of oven for at least an hour. Serves about 20 as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 626.4, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 16.8
SOUTHWESTERN BAKED BEANS
Three kinds of beans and a host of seasonings make this version of baked beans a winner. Southwest flavors dominate in this dish that's perfect with grilled chicken. Leslie Adams - Springfield, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the beans, tomatoes and onion. Combine the remaining ingredients; stir into bean mixture. , Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes; stir. Bake, uncovered, 15-30 minutes longer or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEST IN THE WEST BEANS
This recipe comes from the TV Guide, many years ago when Kraft sponsered television specials. It is a very hearty dish. Beware...once you bring this to a BBQ you will be asked to bring it everytime!
Provided by Lauriann Mosillami
Categories Beans
Time 1h30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Brown beef and drain.
- Add onion and cook until tender.
- Chop and cook bacon.
- Add all other ingredients and mix well.
- Pour into a 3 quart casserole and bake for 1 hour uncovered.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653.2, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 57.3, Sodium 1337.6, Carbohydrate 84.3, Fiber 13.7, Sugar 36, Protein 26.2
BEST BAKED BEANS
These beans are truly the most fantastic baked beans we have ever had. I can't even begin to describe them. I even had them for lunch as a main dish. We used leftover smoked pulled pork, but you can substitute 1/2 pound crumbled cooked sausage if you don't have any on hand.
Provided by lwilliams001
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray a 9x11-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon on paper towels.
- Saute onion and bell pepper in the bacon grease over medium-high heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add baked beans, apple pie filling, pulled pork, barbeque sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, mustard, barbeque rub, and cayenne. Pour into the prepared dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and hot, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.2 calories, Carbohydrate 87.7 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1776.3 mg, Sugar 34.5 g
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and improve the texture of the beans.
- Use a variety of beans: This will add flavor and texture to the dish.
- Add aromatics to the pot: This could include onions, garlic, celery, and carrots.
- Use a flavorful liquid: This could be water, broth, or even beer.
- Season the beans well: This could include salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- Simmer the beans until they are tender: This could take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours.
- Add a sweetener: This could be brown sugar, molasses, or maple syrup.
- Add a smoky flavor: This could be done by adding smoked paprika, liquid smoke, or even bacon.
- Garnish the beans: This could be done with chopped parsley, cilantro, or green onions.
Conclusion:
Baked beans are a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a casual meal. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a baked bean recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious meal, give baked beans a try.
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