Sweet Baked Bean Chili Recipe

Name: Sweet Baked Bean Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 medium onion, minced (or chopped); 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 (12 ounce) jar mt. olive sweet 'n hot peppers banana peppers (minced or chopped); 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 4 ounces water; 1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy; 1/2 cup catsup; 1 teaspoon hot sauce (may add more for spiciness); 2 (16 1/2 ounce) cans baked beans (one can drained, one can UNdrained); 2 teaspoons chili powder (may add more for spiceiness); 3 teaspoons ground cumin; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, minced (or chopped)
2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (12 ounce) jar mt. olive sweet 'n hot peppers banana peppers (minced or chopped)
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 ounces water
1 (12 ounce) jar beef gravy
1/2 cup catsup
1 teaspoon hot sauce (may add more for spiciness)
2 (16 1/2 ounce) cans baked beans (one can drained, one can UNdrained)
2 teaspoons chili powder (may add more for spiceiness)
3 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and pepper

1
Note: If you like more meat, and less beans, replace the Drained can of beans with a second pound of meat.
2
Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat.
3
Add garlic, onion, and peppers to oil, and sautee until onions are translucent and soft.
4
Add ground beef to the sauteed onions, garlic and peppers, brown the meat, and drain.
5
Add meat and veggie mixture to crock pot.
6
Add the drained and undrained beans to the crock put, and mix with the meat.
7
Add the tomato paste, water, beef gravy, katsup, hot sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper to the crock pot.
8
Stir all ingredients together until well blended.
9
Cook in crok put on Low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4 hours.
10
Serve over rice, with hot dogs, or just have a bowl o' chili!

589

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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, 2 tablespoons oil, 1 medium onion, minced (or chopped), 2 garlic cloves, minced or 1 teaspoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Sweet Baked Bean Chili falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Sweet Baked Bean Chili

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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