Ultimate Barbecue Baked Beans
Ultimate Barbecue Baked Beans balance smoky sweetness with a gentle heat, thanks to molasses, brown sugar, and a touch of cayenne layered over tender beans and savory ground beef. The mesquite seasoning and mustard deepen the flavor for a rich, cookout-ready side that can also stand in as a hearty main. Serve at summer barbecues, potlucks, or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep10 min
- Cook30 min
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and mesquite seasoning until the beef is no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, about 10 minutes. Drain the excess grease; transfer the beef to a large baking dish.
- 3
Stir in the baked beans, molasses, brown sugar, barbeque sauce, dry mustard powder, and cayenne pepper until any small lumps of brown sugar are dissolved.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the beans are bubbling and the flavors have blended, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 414.92 kcal High
- Protein 16.49 g Good Source
- Carbs 66.7 g Moderate
- Total Fat 10.29 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 32.21 mg Moderate
- Sodium 885.28 mg High
- Fiber 6.49 g Good Source
- Sugar 41.98 g High
- Added Sugar 19.21 g High
- Calcium 106.41 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.08 mg Good Source
- Potassium 637.79 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 2.35 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Onions 🧅
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