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Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe

Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe

Serve this Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe at BBQs or family dinners with smoky bacon, sweet beans, and seasoned ground beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course dinner, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Aluminum foil (optional)

Ingredients
  

Here’s everything you’ll need to make this comforting dish.

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 cans 28 ounces total baked beans
  • 1 can 15 ounces kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can 15 ounces pinto beans, drained
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Optional toppings:

  • Chopped parsley
  • Extra bacon
  • Shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cook the Bacon

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  • Place the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy and golden brown.
  • Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave about 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the skillet for extra flavor.

Step 2: Brown the Ground Beef

  • Add the ground beef to the skillet with the bacon grease.
  • Cook until fully browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add the diced onion and continue cooking until the onions become soft and translucent.
  • Drain excess grease if needed.

Step 3: Add the Seasonings

  • Stir in:
  • smoked paprika
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • Cook for another minute so the spices become fragrant.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

  • In a large bowl, combine:
  • baked beans
  • kidney beans
  • pinto beans
  • barbecue sauce
  • ketchup
  • mustard
  • brown sugar
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Mix until fully combined.

Step 5: Combine Everything

  • Add the cooked beef mixture and crispy bacon into the bowl with the beans and sauce.
  • Stir everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6: Bake

  • Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until hot, bubbly, and slightly caramelized around the edges.
  • If you like thicker beans, bake an extra 10 minutes.
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