Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

Why Make This Recipe

Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is an easy and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It combines rich flavors and comforting ingredients into one tasty dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this casserole is hearty enough to fill you up without too much fuss. Plus, it uses simple ingredients you might already have at home!

How to Make Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 (12-ounce) cans baked beans
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is cooked and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
3. In a large bowl, combine the baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
4. Add the ground beef mixture to the bowl and mix well.
5. Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until heated through and bubbling.
7. Serve warm.

How to Serve Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

This casserole is delicious served on its own or with some warm bread. You could also add a side salad for extra freshness. It’s great for family meals or potlucks with friends!

How to Store Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

If you have leftovers, let the casserole cool completely before storing it. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. To reheat, just pop it in the oven or microwave until hot.

Tips to Make Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

• Make sure to drain the excess fat from the beef to keep the casserole from being too greasy.
• You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your taste. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add a bit more!
• Adding some shredded cheese on top before baking can give a nice cheesy flavor.

Variation

You can easily customize this dish! Try adding in other veggies like bell peppers or corn for extra texture and flavor. You might also substitute the ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.

FAQs

1. Can I use different kinds of beans?
Yes! You can mix and match different types of canned beans for a unique flavor.

2. Is this dish gluten-free?
Yes, as long as you check for gluten-free labels on the Worcestershire sauce and other components.

3. How can I make it vegetarian?
You can replace the ground beef with a meat substitute or extra veggies and keep the rest of the recipe the same.

Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is an easy and satisfying meal that the whole family will love. It combines rich flavors and comforting ingredients into one tasty dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this casserole is hearty enough to fill you up without too much fuss. Plus, it uses simple ingredients you might already have at home!

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Ingredients

  

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 large onion chopped
• 4 12-ounce cans baked beans
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and chopped onion until the meat is cooked and the onion is translucent. Drain excess fat.
• In a large bowl, combine the baked beans, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
• Add the ground beef mixture to the bowl and mix well.
• Transfer the mixture to a greased casserole dish.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, until heated through and bubbling.
• Serve warm.
• How to Serve Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole
• This casserole is delicious served on its own or with some warm bread. You could also add a side salad for extra freshness. It’s great for family meals or potlucks with friends!
• How to Store Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole
• If you have leftovers, let the casserole cool completely before storing it. Place it in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. To reheat, just pop it in the oven or microwave until hot.
• Tips to Make Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole
• Make sure to drain the excess fat from the beef to keep the casserole from being too greasy.
• You can adjust the amount of brown sugar based on your taste. If you like it sweeter, feel free to add a bit more!
• Adding some shredded cheese on top before baking can give a nice cheesy flavor.
• Variation
• You can easily customize this dish! Try adding in other veggies like bell peppers or corn for extra texture and flavor. You might also substitute the ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
• FAQs
• Can I use different kinds of beans?
• Yes! You can mix and match different types of canned beans for a unique flavor.
• Is this dish gluten-free?
• Yes, as long as you check for gluten-free labels on the Worcestershire sauce and other components.
• How can I make it vegetarian?
• You can replace the ground beef with a meat substitute or extra veggies and keep the rest of the recipe the same.