How to Make Texas-Style Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic comfort food, there are few dishes that can beat a hearty serving of baked beans. And when it comes to baked beans, Texas-style baked beans are in a league of their own. Featuring a bold and savory flavor profile with a hint of sweetness, Texas-style baked beans are a staple at barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings across the Lone Star State.

What sets Texas-style baked beans apart from other varieties is the addition of savory ingredients such as bacon, o...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, or as needed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium red onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, or more to taste
  • 1 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 medium jalapeno peppers, minced, or to taste
  • 1 cup beer, or more to taste
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 6 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic in hot oil until onion begins to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Add bacon, bell pepper, and jalapeños; cook and stir until bacon is browned, 7 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir beer, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and molasses together in a large bowl. Stir in pinto beans, bacon-onion mixture, garlic salt, and pepper. Pour bean mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling and browned, about 45 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    548 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 1161mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 84g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 24mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 993mg