Beanie Weenies on the Stove

Beanie Weenies, Franks and Beans or Hot Dogs and Beans is an irresistibly comforting family dish that never fails to please. Made with Bush’s Original baked beans and all-beef hotdogs from Whole Foods Market, the homemade version features an enticing blend of ketchup, smoky BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar to bring out its full potential.

Ingredients

Beanie Weenies have long been a childhood classic, and this simple recipe offers an easy way to recreate them at home. Made with canned beans and hot dogs in homemade sauce, this hearty meal makes the perfect meal on busy weeknights or as an elegant potluck or barbecue side dish!

Note: This recipe can also easily be prepared using a slow cooker. Simply saute onions and garlic in an appropriate slow cooker-proof pot before adding all remaining ingredients and setting the heat at LOW for 6-7 hours to complete this delicious meal!

Preparation

This classic dish, commonly referred to as “Franks and Beans” or “Hot Dogs and Beans,” is simple and deliciously satisfying for kids and adults alike. Made with canned Bush’s original baked beans seasoned with homemade sauce made of ketchup, smoky BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar and sauteed onions it provides an irresistibly flavorful combination that is irresistible! Served alongside all-beef hotdogs with sauteed onions this classic dish makes an irresistible combination that’s irresistible flavor combination; all-beef hot dogs add even more comforting goodness while leftovers can be refrigerated up to 3 days and then heated on either the stove or microwave when ready.

Cooking

Beanie Weenies are an easy and delicious comfort food perfect for children of all ages, made of canned beans and hot dogs with homemade sauce added. Kids of all ages will adore these yummy bites of joy.

This recipe can easily be converted to use a slow cooker. Simply saute onions and garlic according to instructions before transferring everything to your slow cooker for around six to seven hours of low cooking time.

Make sure to stir the ingredients periodically, to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pan, and adjust their flavors according to your tastes (add more brown sugar for sweeter bites or vinegar/liquid smoke for more tart ones). Allowing Beanie Weenies to sit before serving allows their flavors to marry and thicken a bit, making this hearty yet flavorful meal an ideal weeknight dinner or potluck dish option.