Easy Beef and Beans With Cheese
This beef and bean casserole makes an easy weeknight main dish. Or add the beans to your cookout menu.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped, a combination of red and green
- 1 28-ounce can baked beans, such as pork and beans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 to 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Lightly grease a 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, stirring and breaking up, for 2 minutes. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper and continue cooking until the onion is tender and the beef is browned and no longer pink. Drain well.
- To the beef mixture, add the beans. Add salt and pepper, to taste, and blend well. Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, until hot and bubbling. Top with the cheese and continue baking for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Alternatively, sprinkle cheese over each serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 27gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 735mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 127mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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