Flavorful Smoked Brisket Baked Beans Recipe with Jalapeño and Molasses Recipe
This smoky and hearty baked beans recipe combines tender smoked brisket, spicy jalapeño, and a sweet molasses sauce simmered to perfection for a comforting side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 (15-ounce) cans navy beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup smoked brisket, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop the smoked brisket into bite-sized pieces. Finely dice the onion, mince garlic, and seed and chop the jalapeño to your preferred heat level.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add the onion and jalapeño, cooking until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add beans and brisket: Stir in the drained beans and chopped brisket, mixing well to combine.
- Make sauce: In a bowl, whisk together molasses, ketchup, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Simmer beans: Pour the sauce over the beans and brisket mixture, stirring to coat evenly. Reduce heat to low, cover partially with a lid, and simmer gently for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired. If the sauce is too thick, stir in a little water or broth to loosen.
- Rest before serving: Turn off heat and let the beans sit covered for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
- If sauce is too thick, loosen with water or broth as needed.
- Adjust jalapeño amount for desired heat level.
- Letting the beans rest covered before serving enhances flavor melding.
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