Baked Beans with Ground Beef
A warm, hearty dish blending sweet and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- 2 cans navy beans (15 ounces each), drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and garlic to the skillet with the ground beef. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the drained navy beans, diced tomatoes, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard. Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika, and chili powder if using. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to an oven-safe baking dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
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Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh parsley or green onions before serving. This dish can be enjoyed with crusty bread or a salad.