Potluck Beef N Beans
Perfect for gatherings and casual get-togethers, Potluck Beef N Beans is a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. This recipe combines savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and three types of beans—red kidney, pinto, and black beans—cooked in a rich, tangy sauce made with barbecue sauce, ketchup, and a touch of brown sugar. With a balance of smoky paprika, zesty apple cider vinegar, and bold Worcestershire sauce, every spoonful bursts with comforting, barbecue-inspired flavors. This slow cooker or oven-friendly dish is incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for feeding a hungry crowd. Served warm, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or rolls and is a surefire hit at your next potluck or family dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 6 slices Bacon
- 1 medium Sweet onion
- 3 unit Garlic cloves
- 15 ounces Red kidney beans
- 15 ounces Pinto beans
- 15 ounces Black beans
- 1 cup Barbecue sauce
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
Dice the bacon into small pieces and place in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until crispy, then remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
Drain any excess bacon grease from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan. Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Add the ground beef to the skillet with the onion and garlic. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
Open and drain the cans of red kidney beans, pinto beans, and black beans. Rinse the beans under cool water to remove any excess liquid or salt.
In a large slow cooker or oven-safe pot, combine the cooked ground beef mixture, crispy bacon, and all the beans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Pour this mixture over the beef and beans.
Stir everything together until well combined. If using a slow cooker, set it to low and simmer for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally. If using the oven, preheat to 350°F and bake covered for 45 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
Taste and adjust seasonings if needed before serving. Serve warm with your favorite bread, rolls, or as a standalone dish at your next potluck.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.3 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.2 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 119 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 688 mg | 15% | |
*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.
