Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Rich, smoky, and irresistibly comforting, these Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family dinners, potlucks, or BBQ gatherings. This recipe combines savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and tender baked beans with a flavorful blend of ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, creating a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess. Infused with the warmth of chili powder and the depth of caramelized onions and garlic, this baked dish is slow-cooked to perfection, delivering layers of bold, hearty flavors in every bite. Ready in just over an hour and serving six generously, this classic comfort food pairs beautifully with cornbread, coleslaw, or a slice of crusty bread. Whether you're feeding a crowd or prepping a weeknight dinner, these easy baked beans are guaranteed to satisfy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 cans (15 oz each) baked beans
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Remove bacon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon.
In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium heat until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Break it apart with a spatula as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess fat and set aside.
While the beef is cooking, finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In the skillet with the beef, add chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté them for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and aromatic.
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked beef, onions, and garlic with the baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything until well combined.
Stir in the crumbled bacon pieces.
Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes.
Remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes, allowing the top to caramelize slightly.
Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2399 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 96.4 g | 124% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 353 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 6587 mg | 286% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.9 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.3 g | ||
| Protein | 123.4 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 582 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 14.5 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 4272 mg | 91% | |
*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.
