Beantown BBQ in Your Backyard!

Grilled Steak and Beans
Garden Bean Salad
Warm Tortellini and Broccoli Salad
All-American Bean Bake

(Family Features) - What would a summer barbecue be without the side dish everyone loves - baked beans?

And which baked beans do barbecue aficionados love the most? Well, B&M Baked Beans of course! Baking in traditional cast iron pots and brick ovens for hours at a time is one of the secrets to making B&M Baked Beans. The wonderful flavor of B&M's centuries old sauce recipe slowly penetrates the beans as they bake to a golden brown perfection. With B&M, everywhere is Beantown, USA!

With the right ingredients on hand, summer entertaining is easy. B&M original style baked beans take their rightful place alongside hamburgers and hot dogs, chicken, ribs and sizzling steak, or anything hot off the grill! And now, new, B&M No Sugar Added baked beans allow you to enjoy the great homemade slow bake B&M flavor without the added sugar and 30 percent fewer calories!

When B&M Baked Beans, B&G Pickles, Roasted Red Peppers and Olives are on your pantry shelf, delicious side dishes are just minutes away. When fresh tomatoes and bell peppers are at their peak at farmers' markets, stir together a bean salad or stuff bell peppers with a savory bean mixture to cook on the grill. If the weather's inclement, take your picnic indoors with a cheesy bean and hot dog bake.

Other traditional barbecue accompaniments can be versatile, too. Pickles, olives, sun-dried tomatoes and roasted red peppers can also provide a burst of flavor and jolt of color in pasta salads, casseroles and other side dishes. In a Beantown barbecue, the flavor does the work for you.

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Grilled Steak and Beans
Makes 4 servings

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 Filet Mignon, Sirloin, or Rib Eye steaks, choice (with bone or boneless)
2 cans (28 ounces each) B&M Baked Beans, any flavor

In medium bowl mix sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Liberally apply mixture to both sides of steaks with hands.

Place steaks on grill over hot fire (500° to 600°F), and cook to desired state of doneness - approximately 5 minutes per side for medium rare.

Before serving, pour generous portion of baked beans on each plate and finish with steak.

Garden Bean Salad
Makes 6 servings

4 medium sized tomatoes, seeded and cubed
1 can (16 ounces) B&M No Sugar Added Baked Beans, any flavor
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup sliced celery
1 can (6 ounces) B&G Medium Pitted Ripe Olives, drained
2 whole green onions, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Combine tomatoes, baked beans, cucumber, celery, olives, green onions, parsley and garlic in mixing bowl. Combine mint, oil, salt and pepper in separate bowl. Pour over tomato mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Warm Tortellini and Broccoli Salad
Makes 8 servings

2 bags (24 ounces each) frozen cheese tortellini
1 bag (16 ounces) frozen broccoli florets
2 medium sized fresh tomatoes, diced
1/3 cup Regina Balsamic Vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 can (6 ounces) B&G Medium Pitted Ripe Olives, drained
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded provolone cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) shredded Romano cheese
3 ounces pepperoni, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons Polaner Chopped Garlic
1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning

Prepare tortellini according to package directions, add frozen broccoli immediately before draining; place in large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients. Toss gently to coat tortellini with dressing. Serve warm or at room temperature.

All-American Bean Bake
Makes 8 servings

8 individual frankfurters, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) B&M No Sugar Added Baked Beans, any flavor
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
5 cups (20 ounces) shredded American or Cheddar cheese, optional
1 cup chopped B&G Bread & Butter Pickles

Preheat oven to 350°F. In skillet, lightly brown sliced frankfurters with onion, butter, allspice, dry mustard and pepper, mixing well. Pour beans into baking dish. Add ketchup and brown sugar; mix well. Spread evenly over bottom of dish. Layer frankfurters over beans. Top with cheese, if desired, and pickles. Bake 30 minutes.

SOURCE: B&M Baked Beans