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Easy southern baked beans with ground beef and bacon in a blue dish

Easy Southern Baked Beans Recipe with Ground Beef and Bacon: A Comforting Classic

Easy Southern Baked Beans Recipe with Ground Beef and Bacon: A Comforting Classic is a practical, flavor-forward easy southern baked beans recipe with ground beef and bacon recipe with clear ingredients and step-by-step instructions. - Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 5 (15 oz) cans Pork and Beans
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • ¾ cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ½ pound bacon
  • ¾ pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F (162°C).
  • In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and diced onion until browned and cooked through. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked beef and onion with the beans, ketchup, mustard, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  • Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Arrange bacon slices on top of the bean mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 2 hours until the beans are bubbling and the bacon is cooked.

Notes

- Drain ground beef thoroughly to prevent the beans from becoming oily.
- Use the liquid from the canned beans to add flavor and prevent the dish from drying out.
- Ensure acidity (mustard or vinegar) is included to balance the sweetness.
- Do not stir the beans immediately after baking; allow them to settle so the sauce thickens properly.
- The bean mixture can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Leftovers can be reheated in a microwave or on the stove
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