How to Make Baked Beans with Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked beans with beef is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a casual gathering with friends and family. This classic recipe combines tender chunks of beef with flavorful beans in a rich, savory sauce, creating a dish that is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

With a few simple ingredients and minimal prep work, this dish can come together in no time, making it an ideal option for busy cooks who still want to put a delicious and nutrit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound peppered bacon
  • 7 (28 ounce) cans baked beans (such as Bush's® Original)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup soy sauce

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 20

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
  • Place bacon in the skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces and add to the slow cooker.
  • Add baked beans, black beans, light and dark kidney beans, great northern beans, sugar, mustard, and soy sauce to the slow cooker; mix well with beef and bacon.
  • Cook on Medium until flavors meld, about 4 hours.
  • Nutrition

    500 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 42mg
    • Sodium: 1514mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 80g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 206mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1030mg