Barbecued Beans With Ground Beef Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecued Beans With Ground Beef

• 1/2 pound bacon
• Lean Ground Beef
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• Fresh Garlic
• 1-2 jalapeños, seeded and minced (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• Molasses
• 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
• Barbecue Sauce
• Liquid Smoke
• Prepared Yellow Mustard
• Pork And Beans
• Kidney Beans
• 1 (15-ounce) can butter beans (or 2 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste

How to Make Barbecued Beans With Ground Beef

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 4-quart casserole dish.
2. Cook 1/2 pound of bacon until crisp. Remove, cool slightly, and crumble. (Can be done a day in advance)
3. In the same skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef with 1/2 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 1-2 jalapeños (seeded and minced, optional).
4. Cook over medium-high heat until the meat is no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
5. Return the meat to the skillet. Stir in 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
6. Cook until the meat is well browned.
7. Add 1 (15-ounce) can of butter beans (or 2 (15-ounce) cans of kidney beans), 1 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
8. Stir in the crumbled bacon.
9. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly.
10. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
11. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
12. Bake uncovered for 1-1.5 hours, or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
13. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.