Ingredients:

  • 8 all-beef frankfurters, sliced into 1/2 inch rounds
  • 2 strips thick-cut bacon, finely diced
  • 0.5 yellow onion, finely minced
  • 30 oz canned navy or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Render the bacon. Place the 2 strips of diced bacon in a cold skillet and turn the heat to medium.
  2. Sear the frankfurters. Add the 8 sliced frankfurters to the bacon fat. Cook for 5 minutes until the edges are browned and slightly crispy.
  3. Sauté the aromatics. Stir in the 0.5 minced yellow onion. Cook for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent and soft.
  4. Rinse the beans. While the onions cook, place the 30 oz of beans in a sieve and rinse under cold water.
  5. Build the sauce. Add the 0.5 cup ketchup, 0.25 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, and 1 tbsp vinegar directly to the pan.
  6. Spice it up. Sprinkle in the 1 tsp smoked paprika and 0.5 tsp garlic powder. Stir well to combine with the meat and onions.
  7. Incorporate the beans. Fold in the rinsed beans gently.
  8. Simmer to thicken. Let the mixture bubble gently for 5 to 7 minutes until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon.
  9. Rest and serve. Remove from heat and let it sit for 2 minutes. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools slightly.