Dive into comfort food bliss with this hearty and flavorful Shipwreck Beans recipe, a mouthwatering blend of savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and tender onions combined with a trio of beans—baked beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans—for the ultimate protein-packed side or main dish. Enhanced with a tangy-sweet sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and mustard, this dish boasts layers of irresistible flavors that caramelize beautifully in the oven. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or weeknight dinners, this versatile baked bean casserole serves up to 8 and can be ready in just over an hour. Whether you're seeking a crowd-pleasing side dish or a filling, budget-friendly meal, Shipwreck Beans will quickly become your go-to recipe.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess fat and remove the beef from the skillet.
Using the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onion, baked beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the bean mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Transfer the mixture to a large oven-safe baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly.
Remove the dish from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your hearty Shipwreck Beans!
Calories |
3353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 104.2 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.4 g | 197% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 7448 mg | 324% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 438.8 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 90.5 g | 323% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.1 g | ||
| Protein | 178.1 g | 356% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 771 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 6575 mg | 140% | |
*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.