Name: Best Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. apple or cherrywood smoked bacon, finely chopped -; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped -; 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped -; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -; 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -; 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided -; 1 c. ketchup -; 1/2 c. molasses -; 1/4 c. Dijon mustard -; 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar -; 1/2 c. water -; 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce -; 3 (15-oz.) cans navy beans, drained, rinsed -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Best Baked Beans

1. 1/2 lb. apple or cherrywood smoked bacon, finely chopped -

2. 1 yellow onion, finely chopped -

3. 1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped -

4. 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper -

5. 1/2 tsp. smoked paprika -

6. 2 tsp. kosher salt, divided -

7. 1 c. ketchup -

8. 1/2 c. molasses -

9. 1/4 c. Dijon mustard -

10. 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar -

11. 1/2 c. water -

12. 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar -

13. 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce -

14. 3 (15-oz.) cans navy beans, drained, rinsed -

How to cook deliciously - Best Baked Beans

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Place bacon in a cold, large Dutch oven or ovenproof pot. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and much of the fat is rendered, about 10 minutes.

2. Stage

Add onion, bell pepper, black pepper, paprika, and 1 teaspoon salt. Continue to cook, stirring often, until vegetables are slightly softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir in ketchup, molasses, mustard, brown sugar, water, vinegar, Worcestershire, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat. Add beans and stir to combine.

4. Stage

Transfer pot to oven and bake, uncovered, until slightly reduced, bubbly, and browned on top, about 45 minutes. Let sit 10 minutes before stirring and serving.