Spicy Baked Beans. With Chili Powder, Worcestershire Sauce and Liquid Smoke, so flavorful you won’t even notice there’s no bacon in the recipe.
Happy 2nd Wednesday to all, and that means we’re joining in the Blogger’s Clue fun for June. Blogger’s Clue is a monthly party created by Liz over at That Skinny Chick can Bake. For each assignment, we’re given a clue, and a blog and we’re to take that clue and find a recipe to make. This month that clue was BBQ!
I was assigned to a blog who I’ve been following for some time. Elliot’s Eats. Deb lives in Tulsa, and adopted a stray kitten who wandered upon her doorstep and found his way into the hearts of a non-cat loving couple.
Deb named the cat after her favorite poet, and she has also titled her blog. Deb is a great channel for some good food, travel and enjoyable reading.
Her philosophy is to patronize small and local owned businesses, to grow her own veggies, extend the growing season with a green and hoop house and visit local farmer’s markets. Her clever style of writing, (English major-driven, her, not the cat) makes for a great read with some delicious food thrown in.
Her BBQ Ribs and Spicy Baked Beans post caught my eye for this month’s project. Reason? One of the first things I learned to make when I was very young, were baked beans. And my mom’s pan fried chicken and gravy recipe. The beans was my own special recipe using a can of pork and beans and doctored up with catsup, mustard and brown sugar.
At my young age, I thought it was brilliant. Eliot’s Eats takes my simpleton idea and turns it into a masterpiece of a side dish. Baked until bubbly and caramelized, let’s take a look at this Junior League Oklahoma spicy baked beans recipe.
Recipe for Spicy Baked Beans
With Chili Powder, Worcestershire Sauce and Liquid Smoke, you won’t even notice that there’s no bacon in the recipe. In her post, Deb indicates she wanted to try this recipe with black beans, as well. I’m wondering if she did? I’d love the know the result. Thanks for a great recipe! This Oklahoma Spicy Baked Beans recipe will be a staple side for my BBQ slabs.
More Spicy Baked Beans Recipes
- Mexican Chorizo Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Southwestern Beans and Chicos
- Bolita Beans with Red Wine, Smoked Paprika and Jalapeno
And don’t miss my Side Dishes Category for more delicious ideas. Including the most popular post Broccoli Cheez Whiz Casserole.
Spicy Baked Beans. With Chili Powder, Worcestershire Sauce and Liquid Smoke, you won't even notice that there's no bacon in the recipe.
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 1/4 Cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
- 1 Tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1/4 Cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 28 oz pork and beans canned, fat “pork” pieces removed
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 large green bell pepper chopped
- 2 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoon flat leaf parsley chopped
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a 2 quart mixing bowl, combine ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, Liquid Smoke, mustard and brown sugar. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the beans and mix with a spoon.
- Heat olive oil in skillet and sauté onions for 4 minutes. (Onions should be transparent.) Add peppers and sauté another 4 minutes or until onions begin to brown.
- Add onions and peppers to bean mixture—do not drain. Add parsley. Stir.
- Prepare a 2 quart casserole dish by wiping sides and bottom with 1 T. Olive Oil. Pour mixture into dish and back for 45 minutes.
Spicy Baked Beans … it’s what’s for a BBQ side dish
Stacy says
July 8, 2015 at 5:04 amBaked beans are a classic side dish for any barbecue. Great choice (and not just because that’s what I chose too!) Your Corning Ware cornflour casserole full of those lovely saucy beans reminds me of my grandmothers and mother, Lea Ann.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 8, 2015 at 9:28 amThanks Stacy and I agree about those beans for a BBQ side dish. I have a whole set of those casserole dishes. Well, maybe 4 different sizes. I’ll never give them up.
Debra says
July 8, 2015 at 7:04 amGood morning, Lea Ann! What a surprise. I was a little worried for you b/c I don’t have a plethora of grilling recipes. This is my absolute go-to cook out recipe. My sister does add black beans to her version and I’ve used all sorts of bean combos, including chick peas. Thanks for the nice write-up.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 8, 2015 at 9:26 amThis bean recipe was the find of the century, didn’t matter if you had a zillion bbq recipes or not. 🙂 Good to hear about the black beans. I’ll try it next. Nice cooking with you for this event Debra.
Heather / girlichef says
July 8, 2015 at 8:43 amBaked beans are absolutely an essential cook-out side dish (although I’ve been known to turn them into a main course). These sound AMAZING. If only I could reach in and extract that plate….
John@Kitchen Riffs says
July 8, 2015 at 9:40 amIsn’t that such a great blog? I love it! And I love this dish — a good bean dish is so satisfying, isn’t it? And this sure looks like a good one! Thanks so much.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:57 pmI do like her blog John! And her writing style.
Christiane - Taking On Magazines says
July 8, 2015 at 9:45 amYum! I adore baked beans and since they’re the only kind that my daughter will eat, they’re one of my go-to sides. I’ll definitely be giving these a try. Good choice for the CLUE picnic.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:57 pmThanks Christiane.
Kelli's Kitchen says
July 8, 2015 at 9:56 amI love baked beans and Okie baked beans are the best! YUM!! I want to make a dish full right now and I even have a Pyrex dish just like yours! 🙂
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:57 pmI love those pyrex dishes. They’re my mom’s. And I think I’ll rename this in my database as Okie beans. 🙂
Kate says
July 8, 2015 at 10:48 amI love that you found the baked beans! They are the find of the century. I have made them twice in the last month…..baked beans are always the best side.. These are great cold with sandwiches, too!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:56 pmI love baked beans with a sandwich. Thanks for that reminder! 😉
Liz says
July 8, 2015 at 1:15 pmBill adores baked beans and thanks to Blogger CLUE, I have two new, terrific recipes to try. He will be thrilled. This version looks terrific!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:56 pmThanks Liz and as always, thanks for rounding us all up for a great event.
Heather says
July 8, 2015 at 5:28 pmI love baked beans and these look really great! Even without the bacon! Yum!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:55 pmThanks Heather.
jean | lemons & anchovies says
July 8, 2015 at 6:40 pmI’m embarrassed to say that the only baked beans I’ve ever served at home have come from a can. This recipe might just put an end to this tradition. This homemade version is so much better!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:55 pmThere are a couple of canned versions that are pretty darn good, but never as good as homemade sauce.
Happy Valley Chow says
July 8, 2015 at 7:38 pmBaked beans are one of my all time favorite sides and this recipe sounds spectacular! Great job 🙂
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:55 pmThanks Eric. Always good to hear from you.
Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says
July 8, 2015 at 8:31 pmThese look and sound simply divine! I think the liquid smoke is the secret in these beans. Nice choice!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:54 pmThanks Lisa.
Kathy says
July 9, 2015 at 5:05 amBaked beans are always a must at our family barbecues…and this one sounds delicious! Glad to know I have two new baked bean recipes to try! Yours look amazing!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:54 pmThanks so much Kathy.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm says
July 9, 2015 at 6:30 amWe have baked beans at least once a week during the grilling season and I like having different recipes so that I can use whatever ingredients are on hand. Thanks for sharing.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:54 pmTis the baked bean season! Thanks Wendy.
Jean | DelightfulRepast.com says
July 9, 2015 at 8:48 amLea Ann, this may not be the way *I* make baked beans, but I’d love these I’m sure. I’ve never met a baked bean I didn’t like (my take on a famous Oklahoman quote!). Can’t wait to check out her blog.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:54 pmLove that quote! 🙂
Larry says
July 9, 2015 at 11:07 amThese sound great LA especially with the addition of the liquid smoke and green pepper. We’ll have to try it.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:53 pmI agree about that green pepper and liquid smoke. Made for a unique recipe. And delicious.
Aly ~ Cooking In Stilettos says
July 10, 2015 at 11:36 amBaked Beans are a BBQ staple and this recipe just rocks! I think I’ll need to whip up a batch this weekend as I have some grilling action going on.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 11, 2015 at 2:53 pmThanks Aly, we enjoyed this recipe and different than we’ve ever had. Let me know how you like it.
Barb says
July 13, 2015 at 3:49 pmOur son is bikinfg in the Courage Classic this weekend. I’m thinking steak and beans one night. Thanks for the recipe!
Lauren @ Sew You Think You Can Cook says
July 14, 2015 at 3:21 pmBaked beans might be my favorite side to accompany a grilling party…. well, second to fresh corn on the cob.
Lea Ann Brown says
July 16, 2015 at 4:19 pmI agree with all of that Lauren. 🙂
kateiscooking says
July 19, 2015 at 6:48 pmDeb is such a wonderful writer AND has great recipes! Not only the casserole dish but your story about the first time you doctored up canned pork and beans brought back similar memories!
Lea Ann Brown says
July 23, 2015 at 12:12 pmYup, those baked beans of mine were a hit! All I did was drain the liquid off pork and beans and add catsup and mustard and bacon. I was pretty proud of myself at 10 years old.