Take your barbecue sides to the next level with Old Settler Baked Beans—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering! This classic recipe combines the smoky richness of crispy bacon, savory ground beef, and tender onions with a medley of beans: pork and beans, kidney beans, and buttery butter beans. A tangy-sweet sauce made from brown sugar, ketchup, barbecue sauce, and a hint of yellow mustard ties it all together, creating a robust and satisfying bite. Baked until bubbling and caramelized, these old-fashioned baked beans are perfect for potlucks, summer cookouts, or as a comforting side dish for any occasion. Easy to prepare and bursting with bold flavors, your guests will keep coming back for more.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain any excess fat and set the beef aside.
In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, crumble it, and set it aside. Reserve about 1-2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon drippings and sauté until translucent and softened, about 3-4 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans.
In a separate small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, ketchup, barbecue sauce, yellow mustard, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture over the bean mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the mixture is bubbling and slightly caramelized on top.
Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Old Settler Baked Beans with your favorite main dishes!
Calories |
3243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 133.7 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.5 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 8492 mg | 369% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 350.5 g | 127% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.4 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 167.9 g | ||
| Protein | 171.6 g | 343% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 663 mg | 51% | |
| Iron | 24.9 mg | 138% | |
| Potassium | 5511 mg | 117% | |
*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.