beefy baked beans

Sauk Village, IL
Updated on Mar 5, 2012

I have been making a larger version of this recipe for as long as I can remember, more than 40 years. I am very happy to share with you this smaller version for an average size family. I am sure it will become your favorite as it has ours. Recipe is found in my cookbook. I have now added a picture.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake
yield 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound bacon, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup heinz catsup
  • 3 tablespoons distilled vinegar, or prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/3 cup dark molasses
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 can 16 oz. kidney or lima beans
  • 2 cans 16 oz. baked beans or pork n beans
  • 1 tablespoon liquid smoke

How To Make beefy baked beans

  • Step 1
    Most of the ingredients used to create this recipe.
  • Step 2
    PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, chopped onions and bell peppers, until cooked thourgly. Drain any excess fat.
  • Step 3
    In a separeate pan over medium heat , saute' bacon pieces, until cooked and crispy in microwave or skillet. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • Step 4
    Add crumbled bacon to ground beef mixture. Mix well and stir in catsup, brown sugar,vinegar or mustard, molasses, drained kidney beans,& baked beans or pork n Beans. Stir to mix. Cover skillet and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Makes 8 hearty servings.

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Category: Beef
Keyword: #rich
Keyword: #flavorful
Keyword: #thick
Keyword: #meaty
Keyword: #smoky
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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