Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion finely diced
- 3 (16 ounce) cans Bush’s Original Baked Beans
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add the diced onions and cook until softened, then drain any excess grease.
- Add the baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and glossy. Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving. The mixture will continue to thicken slightly as it cools.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or warm on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally. If the beans thicken too much, add a splash of water to loosen them.
Freezer: You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Let the beans cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Oven Method: Transfer the mixture to a casserole dish if needed and bake uncovered at 350°F (175°C) for about 1 hour or more until bubbly and thickened.
Slow Cooker: Brown the ground beef and onion first, then add everything to a crock pot, stir, and cook on LOW for 3 to 4 hours.
