Ingredients for Better Than Great Baked Beans
- 1 lb bacon
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- Sugar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- 1 large onion
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup chili sauce
- Lima Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Butter Beans
- Pork & Beans
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 (15-ounce) cans baked beans
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How to Make Better Than Great Baked Beans
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook 1 lb bacon, diced, until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 1/4 cup of the rendered bacon fat. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 large onion, chopped, to the pot with the bacon fat. Cook over medium heat, breaking up the beef, until the onion is softened and the beef is browned.
- Stir in 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons dry mustard, 1 cup ketchup, and 1/2 cup chili sauce. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans (drained) and the reserved crumbled bacon to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
- **Oven Method:** Transfer the bean mixture to a large, oven-safe baking dish. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 1 hour, or until heated through and bubbly.
- **Slow Cooker Method:** Transfer the bean mixture to a slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours. (Note: Beans may retain more liquid in the slow cooker.)
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
42 g
Sugar
106g
Fat
37g
Carbs
17g
