Barbecued Beefy Beans Recipe

Fall-off-the-bone tender ground beef and sweet onions simmered in a smoky BBQ sauce, then baked to perfection! This easy recipe for baked BBQ beans is the ultimate side dish for your next cookout, potluck, picnic, or family dinner. Perfect alongside ribs, coleslaw, and cornbread for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal. Get ready for flavor explosions!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 41 mins
Calories 550.6 kcal
Protein 66g
Rating 4.8 (6 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Beefy Beans

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How to Make Barbecued Beefy Beans

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef and 1 medium onion (chopped) to the skillet. Sauté until the beef is browned and the onions are tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of baked beans, 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture into a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  5. Bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

69 g

Sugar

32g

Fat

42g

Carbs

18g