Baked Beans With Ground Beef Topping Recipe

Name: Baked Beans With Ground Beef Topping
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 cup chopped onion; 13 lb smoked bacon; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; ¼ cup vinegar; ⅛ cup mustard; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 4 tablespoons liquid smoke; 1 dash salt and pepper, to taste; 1 (96 ounce) can pork and beans

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 cup chopped onion
13 lb smoked bacon
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
¼ cup vinegar
⅛ cup mustard
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¾ cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons liquid smoke
1 dash salt and pepper, to taste
1 (96 ounce) can pork and beans

1
In large frying pan cook beef in its own fat; breaking it up and stirring to cook evenly.
2
Add bell pepper and onion.
3
Saute until beef is brown and vegetables are limp.
4
Put aside 4 strips of bacon.
5
Cut remaining bacon into 2 inch strips and add to beef mixture.
6
Stir in tomato sauce, water, vinegar, mustard, garlic, thyme, brown sugar, liquid smoke, salt and pepper.
7
Simmer 5 minutes.
8
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
9
Spoon pork and beans into greases 1 1/2 quart baking dish.
10
Top with meat mixture.
11
Place full strips of bacon over top of beef mixture.
12
Bake in preheated oven 45 minutes.

8515

kcal

Calories

642

Fat

Carbs

569

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 cup chopped onion, 13 lb smoked bacon, and more.

Yes, Baked Beans With Ground Beef Topping falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Beans With Ground Beef Topping

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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