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Franks and Beans

Sweet, savory, smoky, and easy -- this classic frank and beans recipe is the perfect weeknight dinner!
Course Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword beans and franks, frank and beans, franks and beans, franks and beans recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 429kcal
Author Blair Lonergan

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely diced green bell pepper
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans, liquid on top poured off
  • 1 (16 ounce) package hot dogs (frankfurters), sliced into rounds
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • Optional garnish: chopped fresh parsley or other herbs; sliced green onion

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper; stir frequently until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the beans, hot dogs, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
    Process shot showing how to make franks and beans in a cast iron pan.
  • Transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs or sliced green onions, if desired.
    Square overhead shot of a pan of franks and beans.
  • Serve as a side dish at a cookout or picnic, or offer as a main course with a side of cornbread, rice, or biscuits.
    Square overhead shot of a bowl of franks and beans with a side salad and cornbread.

Notes

    • I use classic Oscar Mayer Wieners, which are made with chicken, pork, and turkey. If you prefer all-beef hot dogs, that's fine too. Any brand or variety works!
    • Wait to season the dish with salt until after you've tasted it. The hot dogs, baked beans, and Worcestershire sauce all provide a good amount of salt, so it might not need anything more.
    • For fewer dishes to wash at the end, sauté the veggies in a cast iron skillet (or other oven-proof pan). Transfer the skillet directly to the oven to bake, without the need for an extra casserole dish.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipe | Calories: 429kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 1178mg | Potassium: 605mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 4mg