Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- 45 ounces canned original baked beans
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon liquid smoke
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until translucent. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Brown Meat: Add ground beef to skillet, mixing with onion mixture. Cook until well-browned, breaking apart as needed. Drain grease but keep beef in pan.
- Combine: Stir in baked beans, brown sugar, honey mustard, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, BBQ sauce, and bacon until well mixed.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 45 minutes until edges bubble and beans are heated through. Check at 30 minutes for doneness.
Notes
Slow Cooker Option: Transfer browned beef mixture and all remaining ingredients to slow cooker. Cook on low for 2 hours.
Nutrition (per serving): Approximately 920 calories, 89g carbohydrates, 36g protein, 49g fat
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Servings: 6-8 people
- Difficulty: Easy