Beefy beans make a delicious and satisfying meal with a pan of cornbread and a salad or slaw. This simple recipe combines canned pork and beans—your favorite brand and flavor—with ground beef, onion, peppers, and a tasty barbecue-flavored sauce. It’s an easy preparation perfect for a weeknight meal or busy weekend dinner. All you have to do is brown the beef with the onions and peppers, add the beans and sauce ingredients, and bake! I use Boston-style baked beans, but feel free to use your favorite. Maple flavored, tomato-based, or BBQ style are all great choices.
Recipe Variations
- Spices: Add heat with some crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne, or use a spicy ketchup.
- Meat: Use ground turkey, chorizo, pork, or sausage instead of beef.
- Sauce: Replace the brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup with 1 cup of barbecue sauce.
How to Store
Store the leftover beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave, stirring to ensure even heating.
PrintBaked Beef and Beans
Try this baked beef and beans recipe. It’s easy to make and packed with delicious flavors!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beans
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 pound 85% ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 15-ounce cans pork and beans
- Optional garnishes: green onions or shredded cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven: Heat the oven to 325 F (165 C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
- Cook the Beef and Aromatics: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef; break it into smaller pieces and cook undisturbed for 4 minutes. Add the onion and bell pepper and continue cooking, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes longer or until the beef is no longer pink and the onion is translucent. Drain excess grease and add the remaining ingredients.
- Bake: Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or cheese if desired, and enjoy!
