Smoky Grilled Beans
These hearty grilled beans are sweet, smoky, and just a little spicy—perfect for backyard barbecues, camping trips, or any summer gathering. A blend of kidney and northern beans simmer with tangy tomato sauce, warm spices, and just enough sweetness to keep you coming back for more. Cooked right on the grill, this dish delivers bold flavor with minimal fuss.
Ingredients
1/2 cup sweet yellow onion, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
Cooking oil (for grilling)
Two 15.5-ounce cans dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
Two 15.5-ounce cans northern white beans, drained and rinsed
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 cloves garlic, minced
Sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Place a cast-iron skillet or grill-safe pan on the grill grates. Add a splash of oil, then cook the diced onion and green bell pepper for 3–4 minutes, until slightly softened.
Stir in the beans, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, cayenne, chili powder, smoked paprika, and minced garlic.
Cover the grill and cook the mixture for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is heated through and the flavors meld together.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving, if desired.
- Pro Tip
For even more smoky depth, toss a few soaked wood chips onto your grill or use a smoker box if you have one. You can also char the onions and peppers slightly before adding the other ingredients for an extra layer of grilled flavor.
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