Baked Beans Mole

Total Time:Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 minutes

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Jun. 25, 2024

My son and husband love this hearty side dish. It's quick and easy to prepare but yet so flavorful. Chocolate, chili and honey mingle to create a rich, savory flavor that's not too spicy and not too sweet. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California


Test Kitchen tips
  • Although this dish is great with several different types of beans, it would be equally good with just one.
  • You could add 2 to 3 cups of broth to make a festive mole chili.
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    Baked Beans Mole

    Yield:8 servings
    Prep:25 min
    Cook:40 min

    Ingredients

    • 1/4 pound fresh chorizo, crumbled
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
    • 1 large garlic clove, minced
    • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1 can (15 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
    • 1 cup salsa (medium or hot)
    • 1 cup chili sauce
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 ounces chopped bittersweet or semisweet chocolate
    • Minced fresh cilantro
    • Queso fresco, optional
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    Directions

    1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet with a lid, cook chorizo, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until sausage is browned, 4-6 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bake, covered, until mixture is thickened and flavors are blended, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and, if desired, queso fresco.