Boston Baked Beef Recipe

Name: Boston Baked Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 12 slices bacon, cut into bits; 1 large sweet onion; 1 pound 80/20 ground beef; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 6 ounces tomato paste; 1/3 cup grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons honey; 1/3 cup molasses; 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

12 slices bacon, cut into bits
1 large sweet onion
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1 teaspoon black pepper
6 ounces tomato paste
1/3 cup grainy mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1/3 cup molasses
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

1
In a heavy-bottomed pot over medium high, brown the bacon. Set aside, leaving all drippings in the pan.
2
Add the onions and sautee until translucent.
3
Add the ground beef and brown.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low, then add the molasses, tomato paste, mustard, honey, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Stir vigorously to break up chunks and prevent sticking, using a whisk if you need to. Add the bacon.
5
Allow mixture to come to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or more (the longer, the better!).

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 slices bacon, cut into bits, 1 large sweet onion, 1 pound 80/20 ground beef, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and more.

Yes, Boston Baked Beef 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.

Boston Baked Beef

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