Baked Beans with Ground Beef
This easy Southern Baked Beans with Ground Beef recipe is smoky, sweet, and packed with flavor! Slow-baked with crispy bacon on top, it’s the perfect side dish for BBQs, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Servings: 8
Calories: 253kcal
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 5 15 ounce cans Van Camp's Pork and Beans
- 1 large onion diced
- ¾ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
- ¼ cup molasses
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ pound bacon
- ¾ pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef and onions until browned and cooked through. Once done, drain and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, sautéed onion, canned beans, ketchup, yellow mustard, molasses, brown sugar, and seasoning. Thoroughly mix the ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the bean mixture to a baking dish. Arrange the bacon slices on top of the bean mixture. Bake for two hours uncovered, or until the beans are bubbling and the bacon is cooked.
Notes
Storage Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze This dish is freezer-friendly.
Reheat Gently reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave until warm.
Substitutions
- Pork and Beans: Swap pork and beans for pinto beans for a slightly different texture.
- Molasses: Use maple syrup for a slightly different flavor.
- Pork Bacon: Substitute turkey bacon for a leaner option.
- Mustard: If you're out of mustard, try a splash of apple cider vinegar for acidity.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 428mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
