Description
This hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bacon recipe combines savory ground beef and crispy bacon with sweet baked beans and a tangy sauce. Perfect as a comforting side dish or a filling main, it offers flexible cooking options including slow cooker, stovetop, or oven baking to suit your kitchen style.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 slices bacon
Beans and Vegetables
- 3 15-ounce cans baked beans, drained
- 1 cup chopped onion
Sauces and Seasonings
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.
- Prepare the Bacon: Cook the bacon slices until crispy, either in the oven or in a skillet. After cooling, crumble or chop the bacon into small pieces.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or directly in the slow cooker, mix together the drained baked beans, cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, chopped onion, sugar, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar until well combined.
- Cook the Mixture: Choose your preferred cooking method: 1) Slow cooker: Cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or on low for 2-3 hours. 2) Stovetop: Simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3) Oven: Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour.
Notes
- Leftover beans can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Enjoy leftovers cold or reheat in the microwave or oven.
Keywords: baked beans, ground beef, bacon, comfort food, slow cooker recipe, easy dinner, hearty beans