Baked Beans with Ground Beef
This hearty, sweet-and-savory dish combines ground beef, baked beans, and barbecue sauce for the ultimate comforting side or main course. Perfect for potlucks, cookouts, or weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- Skillet
- 9x13 Baking Dish
- Wooden Spoon
- Mixing Bowl
- Oven
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef lean
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cans baked beans 28 oz each, undrained
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, mix baked beans, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in cooked ground beef and onions until well combined.
- Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Bake uncovered for 45–60 minutes or until hot and bubbly with a slightly caramelized top.
Notes
Make it ahead and refrigerate until ready to bake. You can also add crumbled bacon or swap the ground beef for sausage for variation.