Monday, July 27, 2026

GIGI'S HEARTY BAKED BEANS

 

Hearty Baked Beans

  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (set aside)
  • 1 lb ground beef (hamburger)
  • 1 medium onion, diced

Sauce

  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½–¾ cup barbecue sauce
  • ½ cup ketchup

Beans

  • 1 can pork and beans or baked beans
  • 1 can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 can white beans, drained

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon until crisp. Crumble and set aside.
  2. Brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Drain any excess grease.
  3. Stir together the brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, barbecue sauce, and ketchup.
  4. Add the pork and beans (or baked beans), kidney beans, white beans, cooked bacon, and beef mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Bake at 300°F for 30–40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

This classic, hearty potluck-style baked bean recipe is perfect alongside barbecue, burgers, or grilled chicken.