Stovetop Baked Beans Recipe

overhead view of a serving of baked beans on a plate with a sandwich and corn on the cob.

4.78 from 9 votes

Stovetop Baked Beans Recipe

These Stovetop Baked Beans are super-fast to whip up and taste great. They're made with pantry staples in just 20 minutes!

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: ($2.94 recipe / $0.49 serving)

Servings: (1/2 cup each)

Author: Jess Rice

Ingredients

1 Tbsp olive oil $0.19
1 tsp smoked paprika $0.16
1 tsp salt $0.05
1/2 onion diced small, $0.47
2 15-oz. cans pinto beans drained, $1.72 *
1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.03
1/4 cup ketchup $0.12
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce $0.02 **
1 tsp apple cider vinegar $0.01 ***
1/4 cup brown sugar packed, $0.17
1 cup water plus more if needed, $0.00

Instructions

Add the olive oil, smoked paprika, salt, and diced onion to a medium pot. Stir and simmer on medium heat until the onions are glossy and soft.
To the pot, add the drained beans, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.
Stir to combine and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
Add water, as needed, until beans are just covered. Simmer on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until completely warmed through.

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Notes

*While Navy beans are the more traditional choice, I used pinto beans because I always have them on hand. They have a great creamy texture and earthy flavor. You can use either type of canned beans in this recipe.

**Worcestershire sauce enhances the umami flavor of the sauce. You can sub soy sauce for Worcestershire or omit it altogether if you are veggie/vegan.

***Apple cider vinegar adds a nice tanginess to the sauce. White vinegar also works well.

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