How to Make Perfect BBQ Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably satisfying about the rich, smoky flavor of BBQ baked beans. Whether you're hosting a summer cookout, attending a potluck, or simply craving a comforting side dish, these beans are a perennial favorite. The perfect combination of sweet, tangy, and savory, they're a versatile addition to any meal.

What makes these BBQ baked beans stand out from the rest is the careful balance of flavors and the slow cooking process that allows the ingredients to meld togethe...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 tablespoons dry mesquite flavored seasoning mix
  • 2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans (such as Bush's Original®)
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup barbeque sauce
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
  • 2 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and mesquite seasoning until the meat is no longer pink, breaking it up into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease, and transfer the meat mixture to a large baking dish. Stir in the baked beans, molasses, brown sugar, barbeque sauce, dry mustard powder, and cayenne pepper, and mix until any small lumps of brown sugar have dissolved.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the beans are bubbling and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 1331mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 58g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 641mg