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
- Cook the bacon until crisp. Crumble and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef with the diced onion. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir together the brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, barbecue sauce, and ketchup.
- Add the pork and beans (or baked beans), kidney beans, white beans, cooked bacon, and beef mixture. Stir until everything is well combined.
- 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.
