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Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

Hearty Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole for Cozy Nights

This Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is a hearty one-pot dish perfect for cozy family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white onions are ideal
  • 1 medium Green Bell Pepper can swap for red or yellow bell peppers
  • 2 cans Pork and Beans navy or pinto beans can serve as substitutes
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar can be replaced with maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup barbecue sauce can give a smokier flavor
  • 1 tbsp Mustard use Dijon for a more robust taste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce tamari is a gluten-free alternative
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 23 x 33 cm (9×13 inch) baking dish.
  2. In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat for about 5–7 minutes, then drain excess grease.
  3. Add diced onion and green bell pepper to skillet; sauté for 5–8 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, then season with salt and pepper; simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in the undrained pork and beans.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for about 45 minutes until bubbling and heated through.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This casserole is perfect for potlucks and can be prepared ahead of time. Just remember to adjust the baking time if refrigerated.

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