Quebec-Style Maple Baked Beans with Smoked Bacon

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-11 · Updated 2026-06-11

Slow-cooked navy beans simmered in a sweet maple and molasses sauce with smoked bacon, a comforting dish reflecting Quebec’s regional flavors. This Canadian-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 165 minutes, pairs navy beans, smoked bacon, chopped, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup (soaked overnight) navy beans
• 6 oz smoked bacon, chopped
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. Drain 1 cup navy beans soaked overnight and place in a large oven-safe pot with 3 cups water, bring to a boil on stovetop, then simmer for 45 minutes.
2. Step 2: In a skillet over medium heat, cook 6 oz chopped smoked bacon until crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and sauté 1 diced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves in the bacon fat until translucent and fragrant, about 4 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add cooked bacon, sautéed onion and garlic, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 tbsp molasses, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the beans. Stir well, cover, and bake in the oven for 2 hours until beans are tender and sauce thickens, stirring halfway through.