Southern Baked Beans
Recipe Collection: Dinner
Southern Baked Beans, a non-vegetarian American classic that combines tender meats with a sweet and tangy sauce. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or barbecues, offering a comforting blend of ground beef, bacon, and ham. With no specified allergies, it’s a crowd-pleaser for everyone!
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Overview
Western-Style Baked Beans are a hearty and flavorful dish loaded with a variety of meats and a touch of sweetness from molasses and brown sugar. Perfect for gatherings, this dish can be prepared in a slow cooker or baked in the oven for a comforting meal.
Diet Type
Non-Vegetarian
Allergies
None specified
Cuisine
American
Serving Size: 32
Cooking Time: 195 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 Pound (lb) beef, ground
- 2 28 Ounces (oz) cans baked beans with pork
- 1 Pound (lb) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 0.5 Pound (lb) ham, minced
- 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) onion, minced
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) chili powder
- 0.25 Cup ketchup
- 0.25 Cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) molasses
- 0.25 Cup water
Steps
- Crumble the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir until no longer pink, about 5 to 10 minutes.
- Drain off the grease and transfer the beef to a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
- Stir in the baked beans, bacon, ham, onion, chili powder, ketchup, brown sugar, and molasses.
- If the mixture seems thick, stir in the water.
- Cover and cook on High for 3 hours or on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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Enjoy your homemade Southern Baked Beans!