Baked Beef and Beans

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.

Baked Beef and Beans

---

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

• Author: Diana
• Total Time: 50 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

Print Recipe

Pin Recipe

Description

Try this baked beef and beans recipe. It’s easy to make and packed with delicious flavors!

---

Ingredients

Scale 1x2x3x

• 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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

---

Instructions

1. Prepare the Oven: Heat the oven to 325 F (165 C) and grease a 2-quart baking dish.
2. 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.
3. Bake: Spoon the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until hot and bubbling.
4. Serve: Garnish with green onions or cheese if desired, and enjoy!

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Category: Beans
• Method: Bake
• Cuisine: American