Description
A quick and easy recipe for baked beans made in an Instant Pot without the need for soaking. This hearty dish features tender Navy beans cooked in a rich, smoky, and sweet sauce with a hint of tangy spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Beans
- 1 lb dried Navy Beans
- 6 cups Water
- 1 1/2 tsp Salt, divided
Sauce
- 3/4 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 2 tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 3/4 cup Ketchup
Other Ingredients
- 10 slices Bacon, diced
- 1 Onion, diced
Instructions
- Sort and Rinse Beans: Sort the beans to remove any debris. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water and drain well.
- Cook Beans in Instant Pot: Place the beans, 6 cups of water, and 1 teaspoon salt in the Instant Pot. Use the Bean setting and cook for 60 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release before opening the pot.
- Drain and Set Aside: Once cooked, drain the beans and set them aside for later use.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, remaining salt, garlic powder, chili powder, vinegar, and ketchup. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and set aside.
- Cook Bacon and Onion: Set the Instant Pot to the sauté (medium) setting. Add the diced bacon and cook until the fat is rendered. Then add the diced onion and cook until it becomes transparent and the bacon is fully cooked. Drain excess grease if desired.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked beans and prepared sauce to the Instant Pot. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
- Slow Cook: Set the Instant Pot to the slow cooker setting and cook the mixture for 30 minutes for the flavors to meld together. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness and spiciness by modifying the amount of brown sugar and chili powder.
- If you prefer less bacon grease, drain it thoroughly before adding the beans and sauce.
- For a vegetarian version, skip the bacon and use vegetable-based Worcestershire sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
