Jul 14 2026

Bbq Beans Recipe

Time45m
Serves6

Make Bbq Beans Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Beans

Sauce

Aromatics

Optional Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Chop the Onion and Garlic

    Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.

Cooking the Beans

  1. 2

    Combine Beans

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned navy beans, kidney beans, and black beans. Drain and rinse the beans under cold water before adding them to the bowl.

  2. 3

    Make the Sauce

    In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  3. 4

    Cook Aromatics

    In a medium-sized pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 5

    Combine Everything

    Add the bean mixture to the pot with the sautéed onion and garlic. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir to combine thoroughly.

Simmering

  1. 6

    Simmer the Beans

    Reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Remove the pot from heat. Serve the BBQ beans warm, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and crumbled feta cheese if desired.

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