Easy Baked Beans With Ground Beef Recipe

Baked Beans with Ground Beef is a Southern dish that’s made to impress. Spice it up with some bacon, BBQ sauce, bell pepper, onions and spices! Plus, the homemade sauce will give your baked beans a sweet and spicy flavor boost! 

Yes, the name can be a little deceiving, but don’t worry, you’ll be completely amazed with the outcome of this dish!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• canned baked beans
• lean ground beef
• onion
• bell pepper
• BBQ sauce
• ketchup
• brown sugar
• Dijon mustard
• Worcestershire sauce
• soy sauce

Instructions

1. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onions and red bell pepper. Continue to cook until beef is brown and veggies have softened.
2. Add BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. 
3. Add the baked beans. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
4. Cover with aluminum foil and bake at 350 F for about 50 minutes.
5. Remove it from the oven. Allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes.

Tips and Tricks

• Let the sauce cool to thicken. If you let it rest for 15 minutes, it will still be hot enough for serving.
• Add in bacon for an extra boost of flavor.
• Add some crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapenos for some spice. 
• If cheese is your thing, add some shredded cheese on top. 

How Long Do Baked Beans Last In The Fridge?

Let the baked beans cool to room temperature, then transfer them to an air-tight container. They’ll last 3-5 days in the fridge. 

How Do I Make Baked Beans Thicker?

Note that the baked beans will become thicker naturally when cools down. 

If you think yours are still too runny, you can take out 1 cup of the beans, mash them, and then add them back. Mix with the rest of the beans, and bake for 5 more minutes. 

Are Baked Beans Good For You?

Yes! They are high in protein, fiber, and other nutrients! Baked beans can improve both gut health and cholesterol levels. Be careful though, if your canned beans contain too much added sugars and salt, it is not good for you.

What Are Some Other Meats That Go Well with Baked Beans?

The great thing about baked beans is that they are a versatile side dish! Pair them with chicken breast, hamburgers, pork chops, hotdogs or even some bratwurst! 

What Vegetables Go with Baked Beans?

To add a little color to your plate, pair your baked beans with vegetables like broccoli, spinach, or carrots.

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Easy Baked Beans with Ground Beef Recipe

Baked Beans with Ground Beef is a Southern dish that’s made to impress. Spice it up with some bacon, BBQ sauce, bell pepper, onions and spices! Plus, the homemade sauce will give your baked beans a sweet and spicy flavor boost!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour

Additional Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Ingredients

• 3 cans baked beans
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• optional chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F. Grease a 13 x 9 casserole dish, and set aside.
• Add ground beef to a skillet over medium heat. Cook for 3 minutes and then drain away any grease.
• Stir in the onions and red bell pepper. Continue to cook until beef is brown and veggies have softened.
• Add BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce.
• Add the baked beans. Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 50 minutes.
• Remove it from the oven. Allow it to rest for at least 10 minutes.