Bean Bake Casserole Recipe

This hearty Bean Bake Casserole is a family favorite! Enjoy a comforting blend of savory ground beef and pork, tender beans, and crispy bacon, all baked to perfection. Easily adaptable to your preferences – use ground beef and pork, or substitute with all beef or all pork. This recipe is easily doubled for a crowd and can be made in a slow cooker (increase cooking time to approximately 4-6 hours on low). Get ready for a delicious and satisfying meal!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 140 mins

Calories 1161 kcal

Protein 145g

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Ingredients for Bean Bake Casserole

1 lb ground beef
1 medium onion
2 celery stalks
2 cloves fresh garlic
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4 slices bacon
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
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dash Tabasco sauce, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb ground pork
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil

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How to Make Bean Bake Casserole

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
In a large Dutch oven or skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
Add 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound ground pork to the Dutch oven. Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), and 2 celery stalks (chopped). Brown the meat, breaking it up with a spoon.
Drain off excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons.
Stir in 1 (15 ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15 ounce) can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and a dash of Tabasco sauce (to taste).
Combine well, slightly mashing the tomatoes with a fork.
Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

87 g

Sugar

98g

Fat

129g

Carbs

29g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bean Bake Casserole?

Bean Bake Casserole takes about 160 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 140 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bean Bake Casserole?

Bean Bake Casserole has approximately 1161 calories per serving, with about 145 g protein, 29 g carbohydrates and 88 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bean Bake Casserole?

The key ingredients for Bean Bake Casserole are Lean Ground Beef, Onion, Celery, Fresh Garlic, Green Bell Pepper, Bacon. See the full list with measurements above.