Using three types of beans adds color and flavor to this baked bean dish. Add a can of pork or a package of frozen pulled pork for meaty flavor.
Yield
10 Servings
Ingredients
1 C yellow onion (sweet onion chopped)
2 clv garlic (finely chopped)
2 Tbsp oil
1 can diced tomatoes
8 oz tomato sauce
¼ C brown sugar (firmly packed)
¼ C molasses
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
¼ tsp ground black pepper
2 can great northern beans (15 oz)
1 can black beans (15 oz)
1 can kidney beans (15 oz)
1 bay leaf
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350F. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic to onions and cook until fragrant, about 30 sec., stirring occasionally.
4. In a 3-quart covered baking dish, mix together the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, and
black pepper.
5. Add the beans and bay leaf (if using) to the tomato mixture.
6. Bake, covered, stirring occasionally (about once every 20 min.) for 60-70 min. Remove the cover and bake an additional
15-30 min until sauce is thick. Remove bay leaf and serve.