Bean Bake Casserole Recipe

Ingredients for Bean Bake Casserole

• Lean Ground Beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• Fresh Garlic
• Green Bell Pepper
• 4 slices bacon
• Molasses
• Brown Sugar
• Dry Mustard
• White Vinegar
• Tomatoes
• Chili Sauce
• Kidney Beans
• Lima Beans
• Pork And Beans
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Tabasco Sauce
• Salt And Pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Bean Bake Casserole

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Grease a 9x13 inch casserole dish.
3. In a large Dutch oven or skillet, cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and crumble, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
4. 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.
5. Drain off excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons.
6. 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).
7. Combine well, slightly mashing the tomatoes with a fork.
8. Pour mixture into the prepared casserole dish.
9. Bake uncovered for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
11. Return to oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.