Description
This baked beans and ground beef casserole is a hearty, savory-sweet comfort food classic. Made with ground beef, smoky baked beans, barbecue sauce, and brown sugar, it’s the perfect one-dish meal for busy weeknights, family dinners, or potlucks. Easy, filling, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion, diced
- Canned baked beans
- Barbecue sauce
- Ketchup
- Brown sugar
- Mustard (yellow or Dijon)
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Optional toppings: chopped green onions or shredded cheddar cheese.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is soft. Drain excess grease.
- Stir in baked beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to a greased casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions if desired, and serve warm.
Notes
- Try using ground turkey or sausage for variation.
- Add corn or cooked rice to stretch the dish.
- Make it spicy with jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Pairs well with cornbread or a crisp green salad.
- Freezes well for up to 2 months.