Transform your mealtime with these Beefy Baked Beans—a hearty, smoky, and irresistibly flavorful dish! Packed with tender beef, rich spices, and a sweet & tangy sauce, this comfort food classic is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or a cozy family dinner. One bite, and you’ll be hooked!
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Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 1 hr | Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6–8
Ingredients
- 1 (30 oz) can pork and beans
- 1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained
- 2 (10.75 oz) cans tomato soup
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½–1 lb bacon
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the bacon: In a large skillet, fry bacon until crispy. Remove, drain on paper towels, and crumble into pieces. Reserve the bacon grease.
- Brown the beef & onions: In the same skillet with bacon grease, cook the ground beef and onions over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the pork and beans, drained butter beans, tomato soup, cooked beef and onions, crumbled bacon, and brown sugar. Stir well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake uncovered for about 1 hour, or until bubbly and thickened.
- Serve warm as a hearty side dish or main course.
