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Backyard BBQ Beans

Backyard BBQ Beans with a smoky, tangy sauce, hearty bratwurst, and a trio of beans melded with the spice of chili and sweetness of bacon.
prep time20 minutes
cook time1 hour 30 minutes
resting or cooling time15 minutes
total time2 hours 5 minutes
Backyard Bbq Beans Recipe
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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • 4 tablespoons ketchup
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 1.5 pounds bratwurst, casings removed
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 2 28-ounce cans baked beans
  • 2 15-ounce cans pinto beans, drained
  • 2 15-ounce cans black beans, drained
  • 1 10-ounce can Ro-Tel Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix barbecue sauce, ketchup, water, mustard, vinegar, liquid smoke, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl; set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook bratwurst, breaking it up, for 5 mins.
  • Add onions; cook until browned, about 15 mins.
  • Combine bratwurst-onion mix with the sauce, baked beans, pinto beans, black beans, and tomatoes.
  • Pour into a 13x9-inch metal baking pan on a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Top with bacon pieces.
  • Bake until bubbling, about 1½ hours.
  • Cool for 15 mins before serving.