Baked Beans with Ground Beef

This Baked Beans with Ground Beef recipe is a savory and a hearty side dish. The ground beef adds texture to the beans and makes them extra filling. This easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and can be served as a main course or side dish.

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• ❤️ Why You'll Love It
• 📝 Ingredients
• 🥄 Instructions
• 👍 Amira's Tips
• 🧺 Storage
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 🍽️ Serve With
• 👩‍🍳 Variations
• 💬 FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• 🥘 Delicious Ground Beef Recipes
• 🥣 Equipment
• Baked Beans with Ground Beef

❤️ Why You'll Love It

• These Baked Beans with Beef are great to make ahead and reheat for an easy weeknight meal.
• The ground beef adds flavor and texture to the beans, making it a more complete dish.
• They are the perfect side dish to a delicious main meal like grilled meats and hot dogs.
• A great recipe that is always a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings and your next cookout.

When you add ground beef to a pot of baked beans, you get a savory and comforting meal that is sure to please everyone. So, the next time you are asked to bring a dish to a potluck whip up a batch of these flavorful protein-laden beans.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat add oil and sauté onion for 3 minutes or until translucent. Add ground beef breaking it apart and brown until no longer pink.
2. Add diced pepper and cook for another couple of minutes.
3. Add beans and all other ingredients, mix well, and taste to adjust the seasoning.
4. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 baking dish, cover, and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes or until the mixture is bubbly and thick. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

👍 Amira's Tips

• Serve these Baked Beans with Ground Beef as a main dish with some cornbread or biscuits on the side.
• Drain the excess grease from the ground beef before you add the beans to the skillet.
• Make sure that you grease your baking dish well with nonstick cooking spray to prevent your casserole from sticking. This makes cleanup a breeze.
• Feel free to use your favorite brand of baked beans. We like to use vegetarian but you can use any type that your family enjoys.
• Use green bell pepper if you do not have red peppers.
• I like making these baked beans the day before serving them, they're even better the next day.

🧺 Storage

• Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you are storing them in the casserole dish be sure to cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
• You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.

⌛ Make Ahead

If you want to assemble these beans ahead cook the ground beef and vegetables and mix in the beans and other ingredients. Place them in the casserole and cover it and store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Then bake in the preheated oven when you are ready to eat.

🍽️ Serve With

You can serve this classic side dish as a main course with a side of rice like this Instant Pot Basmati Rice. Or you can serve it as a side dish alongside your favorite proteins such as these Mushroom Swiss Burgers.

👩‍🍳 Variations

• This bean casserole is very versatile. Use any beans you have on hand, and you can make it with ground turkey as well.
• You can also add some cooked crispy bacon and a variety of beans to make a cowboy beans casserole with a smoky flavor.
• If you like your Baked Beans spicy, you can also add some jalapeno peppers to the skillet when cooking the onion.
• Or for an extra kick, add a bit of hot sauce or red pepper flakes.

💬 FAQs

📣 Related Recipes

• If you are a fan of beans then next time you may want to give this Mediterranean Green Beans recipe a try. They are super simple to make and full of flavor.
• If you prefer a delicious bean salad as a side dish then you may also enjoy this White Bean Salad recipe.
• This Black Bean and Chickpea Salad is another great option if you are looking for a light and fresh dish to serve.
• This Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole has all the flavors of the old-fashioned stuffed peppers and turns it into a tasty, easy meal.

🥘 Delicious Ground Beef Recipes

• Warm comfort food at its best. Ground beef Doritos Casserole is a super delicious, savory mix of seasoned ground beef, cheese and Doritos. A kid friendly meal for busy parents.
• Big Mac Casserole is a fun and easy twist on the favorite Big Mac classic sandwich in a hearty and comforting casserole form.
• Here are our favorite Ground Beef Empanadas made easily with store-bought dough and filled with a flavorful ground beef mixture.
• Hamburger Hashbrown Casserole is a comfort food recipe that combines flavorful ground beef with crispy hashbrowns and melted cheese. Try this healthier take on this classic casserole without the cream of chicken soup.

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• 9x13 casserole dish
• large skillet