Low Fat Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Dive into the comfort of home-style cooking with this Low Fat Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef recipe, a satisfying and nutritious dish that's perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Packed with a trio of beans—kidney, black, and navy—this protein-rich meal combines lean ground beef with smoky spices like paprika and cumin, delivering bold flavors without the guilt. A touch of brown sugar and apple cider vinegar creates the perfect balance of sweetness and tang, while slow baking melds all the ingredients into a thick, flavorful medley. Ready in just under two hours, this easy oven-baked dish is both wholesome and full of character. Serve it hot for a comforting meal that's low in fat but big on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 ounce canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pack baked beans seasoning mix
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Add lean ground beef to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spoon, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the canned kidney beans, black beans, and navy beans.
Add crushed tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot, stirring to combine everything.
Pour in the low-sodium vegetable broth and mix well.
Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and the baked beans seasoning mix. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Once simmering, transfer the pot to the preheated oven.
Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until the mixture thickens and develops a rich flavor.
Carefully remove from the oven and let rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy the hearty, low-fat baked beans with ground beef!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.1 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 281 mg | 94% | |
| Sodium | 12167 mg | 529% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.9 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 99.1 g | 354% | |
| Total Sugars | 96.7 g | ||
| Protein | 193.3 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 890 mg | 68% | |
| Iron | 42.8 mg | 238% | |
| Potassium | 6189 mg | 132% | |
*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.
