"Southern baked beans are smoky, sweet, tangy, with a little heat - perfect for potlucks and barbecues! The perfect Texas bbq accompaniment!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons ghee or butter (or melted tallow, duck fat, or bacon grease)
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6 ounces 85-90% ground beef
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, minced
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5 cloves garlic, minced
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1-2 tablespoons dark brown sugar (see notes)
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1 tablespoon EACH: Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, yellow mustard, AND chipotle pepper, optional
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½ teaspoon EACH: garlic powder AND onion powder
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¼ cup EACH: apple cider vinegar AND molasses
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½ cup EACH: ketchup, passata, AND BBQ sauce
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¼ teaspoon EACH cayenne pepper AND red pepper flakes
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3 (15.5 ounce) cans navy or pinto beans, drained and rinsed