Baked Beans With Ground Beef And Bacon Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Beans With Ground Beef And Bacon

• 1 pound bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• Lean Ground Beef
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• Kidney Beans
• Lima Beans
• Pork And Beans

How to Make Baked Beans With Ground Beef And Bacon

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook 1 pound bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
3. Add 1 medium chopped onion and 2 stalks chopped celery to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Add 1 pound ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess grease.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
6. Add 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans, 1/2 cup ketchup, and 1/4 cup molasses. Stir in the reserved crispy bacon.
7. Pour the mixture into a large (9x13 inch) casserole dish.
8. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until heated through and bubbly.
9. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.