
Introduction
There’s nothing quite like a bowl of hearty baked beans to warm you up on a chilly day or to bring to a backyard barbecue. This delicious recipe takes the classic baked beans dish and adds some savory ground beef to really make it a filling and satisfying meal. Plus, it’s super easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) of navy beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 ounces) of tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it’s no longer pink. Remove the beef from the pan and set it aside.
- Add the onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the same skillet and cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the chili powder and cayenne pepper and cook for another minute.
- Add the navy beans, tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard to the skillet and stir until everything is well combined.
- Add the cooked ground beef to the skillet and stir everything together.
- Season the mixture with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake the beans for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the top is browned and bubbly.
- Let the beans cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
This recipe makes six servings. Here’s the nutritional information per serving:
- Calories: 383
- Total fat: 11g
- Saturated fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 47mg
- Sodium: 800mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 46g
- Dietary fiber: 10g
- Sugars: 23g
- Protein: 27g
Conclusion
This baked beans recipe with ground beef is sure to become a family favorite. It’s a delicious and hearty meal that’s perfect for a chilly day or a summer barbecue. Plus, it’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. Give it a try and see for yourself just how tasty it is!