3 Bean Hot Dish
Warm, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, this 3 Bean Hot Dish is a comforting classic that’s perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any time you crave a satisfying one-dish meal. Featuring a savory blend of ground beef, crispy bacon, and three kinds of beans—kidney beans, butter beans, and pork and beans—this recipe is elevated with a tangy-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard. Baked to bubbling perfection, this easy-to-make dish comes together in under an hour and offers a comforting balance of textures and flavors. Serve it on its own or pair it with crusty bread or a leafy green salad for a complete, crowd-pleasing meal. Keywords: 3 Bean Hot Dish recipe, three-bean casserole, hearty baked dish, comfort food, easy potluck recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 15 ounces canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned pork and beans
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and ground beef. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and cooked through, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the kidney beans, butter beans, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Add the cooked ground beef and onions, along with the crumbled bacon, to the bowl with the bean mixture. Stir to combine evenly.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and slightly thickened.
Remove the hot dish from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Enjoy your 3 Bean Hot Dish as a standalone meal or pair it with crusty bread or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2686 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.5 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.9 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 6015 mg | 262% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 291.7 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.1 g | 179% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.7 g | ||
| Protein | 160.4 g | 321% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 510 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 5209 mg | 111% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
