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Baked Black Beans

a pan of baked black beans.
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Baked black beans are a great summer side and so easy to make with canned beans. They’re easy to prep and then simmer in the oven – serve them with all of your favorite summer main dishes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F degrees.
  2. In a dutch oven or large oven-safe pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until it starts to brown. Add the bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Cook the vegetables until they soften for about five or so minutes.
  3. Add the chili powder, dried oregano, ground mustard, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir it all together and cook another two minutes.
  4. Add the apple cider vinegar, molasses, and black beans. Stir everything to combine and then add water until it just covers the beans (about a 1/2 cup depending on the size of your pot).
  5. Transfer the pot, uncovered, to the preheated oven. bake the beans for approximately one hour, or until the sauce has thickened.

Notes

Recipe adapted from: New York Times

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