Baked Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped rainbow peppers
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1 pound sweet (or spicy) Italian sausage, casings removed
  • 1 (28-ounce) can baked beans
  • 1 (16-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons spicy mustard
  • Splash of hot sauce, optional

Directions

  1. In a stockpot over medium heat, add olive oil, onion and peppers.
  2. Sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent.
  3. Top with garlic and continue to cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add in sausage, chopping it up with a wooden spoon over high heat.
  5. Cook until the sausage is completely brown.
  6. Add in the remaining ingredients and reduce the temperature to a simmer for an additional 10 minutes. For additional heat, add in a little of your favorite hot sauce.
  7. Serve hot with your favorite protein or side salad.

Note: To make these true baked beans, pour the combined ingredients into a casserole dish and finish in a 350 F oven for 15 minutes.

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