Quick BBQ Beans
This straightforward recipe for BBQ beans comes together quickly, making it ideal for a last-minute side dish. It combines canned baked beans with a savoury base of bacon, onion, and garlic, simmered in barbecue sauce. A tangy horseradish sauce is prepared from the pan juices to serve alongside. The dish is traditionally paired with ham steak or other grilled meats, along with hot rolls and coleslaw, for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) can baked beans, undrained (I use B&M)
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (I use Open Pit)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 2 slices bacon, cut into match stick lengths
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon horseradish, reserve for sauce
Method
- Melt the butter in a saute pan, then introduce the bacon, onion and garlic.
- Cook the ingredients until the onion and garlic have softened, ensuring they do not take on colour.
- Pour in the barbecue sauce and let the mixture simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the bean mixture to a serving bowl using a slotted spoon.
- Using the slotted spoon ensures sufficient sauce stays with the beans while leaving ample liquid in the pan.
- To the sauce remaining in the saute pan, add 1 TB. horseradish.
- Allow the horseradish sauce to simmer until thoroughly heated.
- Serve this sauce separately to drizzle over steak. it is also excellent with ham steak.
- This dish pairs well with ham or steak, accompanied by hot rolls and cole slaw.
Nutrition (per serving)
Sodium1273000 mg
Recipe details
CategoryBeans
AuthorJudy-Jude
