Baked Beans Don T Get Any Better Than This Recipe

Get ready to experience the ultimate baked beans recipe! These aren't your grandma's beans – these are intensely flavorful, perfectly sweet and savory, and unbelievably tender. This recipe uses bacon for smoky depth, ground beef for heartiness, and just the right touch of brown sugar for irresistible sweetness. Prepare to be amazed – they truly don't get any better than this!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 768.5 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 4.8 (70 Reviews)
Baked Beans Don T Get Any Better Than This

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Baked Beans Don T Get Any Better Than This

  • Pork And Beans
  • Butter Beans
  • Tomato Soup
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)

How to Make Baked Beans Don T Get Any Better Than This

  1. Fry 1 pound of bacon until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside to cool.
  2. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
  3. In the bacon grease remaining in the pan, brown 1 pound of ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) until the beef is no longer pink. Drain off any excess grease.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked ground beef and onion mixture with the following ingredients: 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans, 1 cup of dark brown sugar (packed), 1/2 cup of molasses, 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon of dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and the crumbled bacon.
  5. Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
  6. Pour the bean mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  7. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly. The longer they bake, the more the flavors meld.
  8. Let cool slightly 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

66 g

Sugar

181g

Fat

56g

Carbs

31g

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