Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with this Ground Beef Baked Beans OAMC (Once-a-Month Cooking) recipe! This hearty, crowd-pleasing dish combines tender ground beef with baked beans, sweet and savory brown sugar, zesty ketchup, and aromatic garlic for a flavor-packed one-pan wonder. Enhanced with the crunch of sautéed onions and green bell peppers, every bite delivers a perfect balance of textures and tastes. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or freezing portions for later, this OAMC-friendly recipe is a lifesaver for busy nights. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a bubbling, oven-baked finish, it's an easy, satisfying option for feeding the whole family. Perfectly served on its own or as a side for backyard BBQs, this dish is a mealtime favorite you’ll return to again and again!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess fat.
Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the ground beef. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Add the cooked ground beef and vegetable mixture to the bowl with the baked beans. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling and heated through.
Let the baked beans cool slightly before serving. This dish can also be divided into portions for freezing and reheating later.
Calories |
3747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.1 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.5 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 602 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 6193 mg | 269% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 378.8 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.8 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 210.2 g | ||
| Protein | 207.6 g | 415% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 776 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 6291 mg | 134% | |
*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.