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Best Ever Baked Beans – Easy Recipes for Every Occasion

These easy baked beans are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—sweet, smoky, and hearty with ground beef and bacon.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 10 servings
Author: Betty

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 (15 oz) can pork and beans
  • 1 (15 oz) can red kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (15 oz) can butter beans, drained
  • 1/2 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until the beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooked beef mixture with ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, and brown sugar. Stir until well combined.
  4. Add all three types of beans and stir to combine.
  5. Pour mixture into a 9x13 baking dish. Top evenly with crumbled bacon.
  6. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, until bubbly and slightly caramelized on top.
  7. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or casual family dinners.