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Smoky BBQ beans

Published November 4, 2021 | Updated December 7, 2022 | By Mandy & Jane

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Smoky barbecue beans, with delicious barbecue mushrooms cooked to perfection. We make these on cold days when you need comfort food, and our friends go mad for this delicious side dish, they are so good and the perfect comfort food on a cold day.

Bowls of tasty homemade BBQ baked beans with mushrooms.

Why you’ll love this our baked beans recipe

  • They are so easy to make, and they’ll be on your table in less than 30 minutes.
  • They are a perfect games night side dish!
  • They are a perfect Thanksgiving dish; no table is complete without them!
  • Kids and adults alike love them!
  • They are 100% vegetarian and vegan.

Making homemade BBQ baked beans from scratch is just so satisfying. You can adapt quantaties and play with flavors and make the best beans ever. A big bowl of delicious baked bean comfort food – a winner everytime!

What beans are best for making baked beans?

Heinz baked beans are made with navy beans or haricot beans.

We use two types of beans cannellini beans and kidney beans to make mixed baked beans.

Pinto beans also make good baked beans.

Ingredients for making mushrooms and BBQ beans from scratch, mixed mushrooms, BBQ sauce, light brown sugar, kidney beans, tomato paste, passata or tomato sauce, onion, garlic, chili powder, dried thyme, smoked paprika, olive oil, cannellini beans, light soy sauce, salt and pepper.

Quick and easy BBQ beans recipe from scratch

We know how busy life be and sometimes you just don’t have time to soak and cook your beans for hours.

We’ve given you a pass and cut you some slack, as our recipe uses canned beans.

Still as delicious but so much quicker for busy weeknight dinners.

Are BBQ beans vegetarian?

Ours are.

Not only that, but they are also vegan too.

Many homemade BBQ beans recipes will use meat, such as bacon, we don’t.

None of the meat but all the delicious BBQ taste!

BBQ beans made from scratch and served in a sweet baked potato.

What do I serve them with?

Our smoky barbecue baked beans recipe is great served on top of a baked potato or sweet baked potato.

They are also great as a side dish at a barbecue or at Thanksgiving.

How do I store them?

Our barbecue baked beans will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

They also freeze well, freeze once cooked, store in freezer bags for up to 3 months.

Overhead shot of a Dutch oven of BBQ beans, with bowls of beans and a bowl of BBQ mushrooms.

Recipe notes and tips

  • Batch cook your BBQ beans
    Double up and freeze in bags in individual portions.
  • No cannellini or kidney beans?
    Use haricot or pinto beans instead.
  • Haven’t got homemade BBQ sauce?
    Use the best quality store bought BBQ sauce that you can afford as it’s an integral ingredient.
A bowl of freshly made BBQ beans with BBQ mushrooms.

How to make BBQ beans and mushrooms with step-by-step instructions

Making our tasty baked beans recipe is easy if you follow our instructions.

Making the mushrooms to accompany our homemade baked beans is optional, but we think they finish the dish perfectly.

In a large frying pan over medium heat, add your olive oil, then add your mushrooms and season with sea salt.

Fry the mushrooms for approximately 8 – 10 minutes until they are dark brown but not burnt.

Process shots for making BBQ mushrooms, saute mushrooms, add BBQ sauce and caramelize.

Now add your BBQ sauce, stir to coat the mushrooms evenly, and cook until the mushrooms are very dark and caramelized, but not burnt.

Turn the heat very low, so you’re not cooking them but keeping them warm.

While the mushrooms are cooking, start making the baked beans.

Over medium heat, add olive oil to a large saucepan or Dutch oven, then add your onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions have softened.

Process shots for making a BBQ beans recipe from scratch, saute onions, add garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, light brown sugar and light soy sauce.

Next, add your garlic and sauté for 3 minutes.

Now, add tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, brown sugar, light soy sauce, stir thoroughly to combine, ensure that the onions are evenly coated, and cook for 2 minutes.

Drain and rinse the kidney beans and the cannellini beans and add to the saucepan or Dutch oven, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes.

Process shots for making a BBQ beans recipe from scratch, add cannellini beans and red kidney beans, tomato sauce or passata sauce and simmer.

Now add the tomato sauce (passata), stir, and simmer for a further 6 minutes, stirring frequently.

Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in half of the mushrooms, serve, and place the remainder of the mushrooms on top of the baked beans.

Overhead shot of homemade BBQ beans served in a sweet baked potato.

We hope you enjoy cooking, and eating, our awesome baked beans recipe and would love to hear how you got on with it.

Please leave a comment below and feel free to ask any questions you may have.

Other easy vegetarian recipes you’ll love

  • Sweet mashed potato – sweet creamy mashed potato that’s just crying out for BBQ beans to be poured over!
  • Seitan burger – a smoky burger made for the BBQ, perfect with a side of BBQ beans.
  • Vegan chicken patties – satisfying, herby chicken patties that are guaranteed to fill you up!
  • Oven baked potato – perfectly roasted with a delicious skin, pour BBQ beans on these and you’ve got a filling meal!

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Homemade BBQ beans and mushrooms.
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Smoky BBQ beans and mushrooms

Smoky BBQ beans and mushrooms cooked to perfection. Perfect for a Thanksgiving side, games night, or on a cold night. The adults and kids alike will love this amazing baked beans recipe. Make in just 20 mins with our easy-to-follow recipe.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time17 mins
Total Time27 mins
Servings4
Calories352
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Large frying pan
Large saucepan or Dutch oven

Ingredients

For the mushrooms

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 5½ cups Mixed mushrooms thinly sliced
  • Sea salt to season
  • 6 tbsp Barbecue sauce

For the BBQ beans

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 4 Cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste (puree)
  • ½ tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Dried thyme
  • 2 tbsp Light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
  • 2¼ cups Kidney beans
  • 2¼ cups Cannellini beans
  • 1⅔ cups Tomato sauce (passata)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

To make the mushrooms

  • Making the mushrooms to accompany our homemade baked beans is optional, but we think they finish the dish perfectly. In a large frying pan over medium heat, add your olive oil, then add your mushrooms and season with sea salt. Fry the mushrooms for approximately 8 – 10 minutes until they are dark brown but not burnt. Now add your BBQ sauce, stir to coat the mushrooms evenly, and cook until the mushrooms are very dark and caramelized, but not burnt. Turn the heat very low, so you're not cooking them but keeping them warm
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 5½ cups Mixed mushrooms, Sea salt, 6 tbsp Barbecue sauce
    Process shots for making BBQ mushrooms, saute mushrooms, add BBQ sauce and caramelize.

To make the BBQ beans

  • While the mushrooms are cooking, start making the baked beans. Over medium heat, add olive oil to a large saucepan or Dutch oven, then add your onions and sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions have softened. Next, add your garlic and sauté for 3 minutes. Now, add tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, brown sugar, light soy sauce, stir thoroughly to combine, ensure that the onions are evenly coated, and cook for 2 minutes
    2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 Onion, 4 Cloves of garlic, 2 tbsp Tomato paste (puree), ½ tsp Smoked paprika, ½ tsp Chili powder, ½ tsp Dried thyme, 2 tbsp Light brown sugar, 2 tbsp Light soy sauce
    Process shots for making a BBQ beans recipe from scratch, saute onions, add garlic, tomato paste, smoked paprika, chili powder, dried thyme, light brown sugar and light soy sauce.
  • Drain and rinse the kidney beans and the cannellini beans and add to the saucepan or Dutch oven, stir to combine, and cook for 2 minutes. Now add the tomato sauce (passata), stir, and simmer for a further 6 minutes, stirring frequently. Taste and season with salt and pepper to taste
    2¼ cups Kidney beans, 2¼ cups Cannellini beans, 1⅔ cups Tomato sauce (passata), Salt and pepper
    Process shots for making a BBQ beans recipe from scratch, add cannellini beans and red kidney beans, tomato sauce or passata sauce and simmer.
  • Stir in half of the mushrooms, serve, and place the remainder of the mushrooms on top of the baked beans. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Batch cook your BBQ beans
    Double up and freeze in bags in individual portions
  • No cannellini or kidney beans?
    Use haricot or pinto beans instead
  • Haven’t got homemade BBQ sauce?
    Use the best quality store-bought BBQ sauce that you can afford as it’s an integral ingredient

Nutrition

Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1728mg | Potassium: 1413mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 854IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 8mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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  1. Dana Sandonato says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for this lovely recipe! I love smoky BBQ beans and the mushrooms here add so much heartiness! Definitely a recipe that will be repeated.

    Reply
  2. sue says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe is genius, those mushrooms look so meaty!!

    Reply
  3. Tavo says

    November 15, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    5 stars
    These beans are calling my name! I love everything on them!

    Reply
  4. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    5 stars
    So much flavor in this dish!

    Reply
  5. Jyoti Behrani says

    November 15, 2021 at 3:24 pm

    5 stars
    I just now enjoyed a warm, comforting bowl of this delicious smoky beans and mushrooms. It’s windy and rainy outside. This was the perfect day to enjoy this yummy recipe. So good!

    Reply

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