Stovetop Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil ($0.22)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10)
• 1 tsp salt ($0.03)
• ½ onion (diced small, $0.35)
• 2 15-oz. cans pinto beans (drained, $1.84*)
• ½ Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.03)
• ¼ cup ketchup ($0.12)
• ⅕ tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02**)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar ($0.01***)
• ¼ cup brown sugar (packed, $0.17)
• 1 cup water (plus more if needed, $0.00)

Steps

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   To the pot, add the drained beans, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar.

3. 3

   Stir to combine and cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes.

4. 4

   Add water, as needed, until beans are just covered. Simmer on medium heat for 5-7 minutes until completely warmed through.