Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans

Name: Spicy Chuck Wagon Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 servings (2/3 cup each).
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans; 3 cans (15 ounces each) chili beans, undrained; 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 packages (7 ounces each) frozen Jones All Natural Fully Cooked Sausage Links, thawed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 cup beer or reduced-sodium chicken broth; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced; 1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Baked beans don't get any easier! All you have to do is open some cans, chop a pepper and an onion, and add a dash (or two) of hot sauce. They'll simmer to perfection in minutes.—James Schend, Food Editor, Taste of Home magazine

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans
3 cans (15 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 packages (7 ounces each) frozen Jones All Natural Fully Cooked Sausage Links, thawed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup beer or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
1 to 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender, 3-5 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and flavors are blended, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Slow Cooker Option: In a greased 6-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients, omitting oil. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 6-8 hours.

Originally published as Chuck Wagon Beans in TOH Live Spring 2017