Quick Classic Baked Beans

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Ingredients

  • 6 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3 (15-ounce) cans organic navy beans, drained
  • 1 (8-ounce) can unsalted tomato sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Cook bacon in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings. Add onion and thyme sprigs to drippings in pan; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in broth and remaining ingredients; reduce heat to medium and cook, uncovered, 10 minutes or until slightly thick, stirring occasionally. Discard thyme.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in bacon. Broil 4 minutes or until bubbly and edges are crusty.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

434 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.5g 33% DV
Total Fat 13.5g 17% DV
Carbs 72.2g 26% DV
Fiber 16.1g 57% DV
Sugar 31.5g 63% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10201.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1149.3mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 15mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 855mcg 95% DV
Vitamin C 80.9mg 90% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 248.5mg 19% DV
Iron 12.5mg 70% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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