Extra Spicy Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry white beans like navy or cannellini
• 2 dried ancho chile peppers
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onions, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28-ounce) can tomato puree
• 3 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (or brown sugar)
• 2 teaspoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the dry beans in a large pot and cover with cool water, filling the bowl about 2 inches above the beans. Let soak for 8 hours or overnight.

2. 2

   Drain the beans, discarding the soaking water, and rinse.

3. 3

   Place the beans back in the pot, cover them with water by a couple of inches, and bring the water to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and let simmer for about an hour until tender. Drain and set aside.

5. 5

   Meanwhile, cut the dried ancho chiles in half and remove the stems and seeds. (Keep the seeds if you want the baked beans to be even spicier.)

6. 6

   Rehydrate the chiles by placing them in a bowl, covering them with hot water, and letting them sit for 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Drain the chiles, reserving a few tablespoons of the water.

8. 8

   Puree the chiles in a food processor, adding some of the reserved water if needed. Set aside.

9. 9

   Preheat the oven to 325 F.

10. 10

    Heat the oil in a Dutch oven on medium.

11. 11

    Add the onion and saute for 5-6 minutes until softened.

12. 12

    Add the garlic and saute for 1-2 more minutes.

13. 13

    Transfer the drained beans, ancho chile puree, and all the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir well. Let the mixture come to a simmer and let simmer for 2 minutes before removing from the heat.

14. 14

    Put the lid on the pot and transfer it to the oven. Bake for about 1 ½ hours until thickened. Stir it once halfway, and if there seems to be too much liquid, uncover the pot for the second half of baking.

15. 15

    Serve hot.