How to Make Spicy Beans and Franks for Two - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably satisfying about a steaming hot bowl of spicy beans and franks. It's a hearty, comforting dish that's perfect for a cozy night in with your loved one. Whether you're cooking for a date night or just craving some classic comfort food, this recipe for spicy beans and franks for two is sure to hit the spot.

This dish is a perfect combination of spicy, smoky, and savory flavors. The beans are cooked until they are tender and creamy, while the franks add a sati...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 medium onion, vertically sliced
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup beef broth, or as needed
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (15.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained
  • ½ pound all-beef franks, cut into 1-inch slices

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Whisk tomato sauce, 1/2 cup beef broth, flour, cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha, sugar, chili powder, and salt together in a small bowl. Add to the onions and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to thicken, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in kidney beans and franks. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until franks are heated through, 8 to 10 minutes, adding more beef broth if it becomes too thick.
  • Nutrition

    732 cal.

    • Total Fat: 46g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 3108mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 16g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 119mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 541mg