country-style beefy baked beans
This is my husband's favorite baked beans recipe. It's based on what he recalls of his mother's. It was trial and error until I finally got it right. Let's just say, that night, there wasn't much talkin' at the dinner table... He was too busy eatin' and goin' back for more! It's a great, hearty yet economical, dish for potlucks and church dinners, family reunions and backyard barbecues.
prep time
40 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Bake
yield
2 quart dish
Ingredients
- 3/4 - 1 pounds ground beef (I usually use chuck)
- 1 medium sweet onion
- 1/2 cup ketchup (heaping)
- 3 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/16 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring (about 6 drops)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 cans pork and beans, undrained
How To Make country-style beefy baked beans
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Step 1In a large skillet, over medium/medium-high heat, combine and cook the ground beef and onions until no pink remains and onions are translucent.
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Step 2Drain thoroughly (I use a wire mesh strainer set over a heat resistant bowl) and set aside.
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Step 3Preheat oven to 350ºF.
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Step 4In a 2 quart baking dish, mix together the ketchup, yellow mustard, dark brown sugar, ground mustard, liquid smoke, vinegar and salt, thoroughly.
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Step 5Add the drained beef and onions; mix well.
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Step 6Fold the beans into the mixture.
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Step 7Cover with lid or foil. Place the dish on a baking sheet; bake at 350ºF for 45 minutes. (Total baking time is 1 1/2 hrs.)
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Step 8After baking for the first 45 minutes, remove foil or lid; continue to bake for another 45 minutes, until bubbly.
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Step 9Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving (because it's HOT as lava!) Cover and refrigerate leftovers.
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Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Category:
Side Casseroles
Keyword:
#Tailgating
Keyword:
#old-fashioned
Keyword:
#4th of July
Keyword:
#pot-luck
Keyword:
#Independence day
Keyword:
#Memorial Day
Keyword:
#family reunion
Keyword:
#Church Dinner
Keyword:
#Easter dinner
Keyword:
#Country tradition
Keyword:
#Back yard barbecue
Ingredient:
Beans/Legumes
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Wheat Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
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