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Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe

Elevate your next meal with these Southern-style Baked Beans with Ground Beef. Packed with savory bacon, ground beef, and a tangy mix of BBQ sauce and spices, this hearty dish is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • 6 strips bacon cut into 1 1/2” pieces
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced, about 1 cup
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced, about 1 cup
  • 3 15 ounce cans pork and beans
  • 1/2 cup sweet BBQ sauce
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C) and lightly grease a 13x9-inch casserole dish.
  • Cook the Bacon: In a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and discard any grease.
  • Cook the Beef: Return the skillet to medium heat and cook the ground beef for 3 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
  • Add Vegetables: Add the diced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix the Sauces and Beans: Stir in the BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. Mix well, then add the pork and beans, stirring to combine.
  • Assemble the Dish: Pour the bean mixture into the greased casserole dish. Evenly distribute the cooked bacon pieces on top.
  • Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes.
  • Let it Rest: Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes to set and thicken.