Stampede Beans

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 12

Spicy and Sweet Stampede Beans recipe

by The Chefin Beans

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

236

Sugar

Fat

Stampede Beans is a recipe that originated in Western Canada, which is often served during outdoor events or parties. The recipe earned its name from the Calgary Stampede, where it is a popular side dish. In this recipe, baked beans are combined with tomato, pineapple, bacon, and some other spices for a delicious flavor. Due to its sweet and spicy taste, it's a famous dish for summer parties or Sunday brunches.

Instructions

1.	In a skillet, cook the bacon on medium-high heat until it becomes crispy.
2.	Add onions to the skillet with the bacon and cook until the onions are translucent.
3.	In a large pot, combine the beans, diced tomato, pineapple chunks, brown sugar, instant coffee, and molasses. Stir well.
4.	Add the bacon and onion mixture to the large pot and stir everything together.
5.	Cook on medium heat until the beans are heated through, then simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour.

PROS

This Stampede Beans recipe is a perfect blend of spicy and sweet flavors with a little bit of smokiness from the bacon.

It’s an excellent side dish for grilled meats and can be a meal on its own.

Stampede Beans are also relatively affordable, and this recipe is easy to make.

CONS

Canned beans can be high in sodium, so it’s essential to look for low-sodium options.

Also, the recipe has a lot of sugar from brown sugar and molasses that should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beans are a significant source of protein, fiber, iron, vitamins, and minerals.
The ingredients in Stampede Beans recipe, such as pineapple, tomato, and coffee, are rich in antioxidants and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
In addition, the molasses in this recipe can provide several health benefits, such as being rich in iron and containing antioxidants.

	1/4 cup onion
	3 slices bacon , diced
	48 ounces canned beans ( Heinz , etc . )
	1/2 cup pineapple chunks or 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits
	4 tablespoons brown sugar
	2 teaspoons instant coffee
	2 tablespoons molasses
	1/2 cup canned diced tomato