Get ready to dig into the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Hobo Beans recipe, a delicious medley of smoky bacon, savory ground beef, and three types of flavorful beans: baked beans, kidney beans, and black beans. Simmered to perfection in a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce, each bite is bursting with sweet and savory goodness. Perfect as a crowd-pleasing side dish for barbecues or a standalone main course, this one-pot wonder comes together with ease in under an hour. Packed with protein, loaded with flavor, and ideal for feeding a hungry gathering, Hobo Beans is a timeless dish that warms both the heart and the belly.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cool, crumble the bacon and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Once browned, drain any excess fat and set the ground beef aside.
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions and garlic, baked beans, kidney beans, and black beans.
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and allow the Hobo Beans to cook, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve warm as a main dish or a side dish.
Calories |
3138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 105.1 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.5 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 369 mg | 123% | |
| Sodium | 5486 mg | 238% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 382.7 g | 139% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 91.0 g | 325% | |
| Total Sugars | 129.9 g | ||
| Protein | 181.9 g | 364% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 804 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 6493 mg | 138% | |
*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.