Ingredients for 3 Bean Baked Beans
- 4 slices bacon
- 1 pound ground beef
- Onion
- 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pork And Beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans
How to Make 3 Bean Baked Beans
- Fry 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Reserve 2 teaspoons of bacon drippings and crumble the bacon, setting aside.
- In a large saucepan, sauté 1 medium chopped onion until softened. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Brown 1 pound of ground beef in the same saucepan. Drain excess grease.
- Return the sautéed onions to the saucepan. Add 1 (28 ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup ketchup, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and the reserved 2 teaspoons of bacon drippings.
- Bring to a simmer for 1 minute.
- Gently stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans, 1 (15 ounce) can of pinto beans, 1 (15 ounce) can of navy beans, and the crumbled bacon.
- Pour the mixture into a 3-quart baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 25 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor
Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
39 g
Sugar
48g
Fat
31g
Carbs
9g