Better Than Great Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients for Better Than Great Baked Beans

• 1 lb bacon, diced
• 1 lb ground beef
• Brown Sugar
• Sugar
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons dry mustard
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• Lima Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Butter Beans
• Pork & Beans

How to Make Better Than Great Baked Beans

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans (drained) and the reserved crumbled bacon to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
6. **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.
7. **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.)