Hearty Baked Bean Casserole
π Cook Time: 2 hours
π Prep Time: 20 minutes
π Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Description:
This hearty baked bean casserole is a comforting dish, especially perfect for cold days. Utilizing tinned maple baked beans adds a sweet depth to the flavor profile. However, if opting for regular baked beans, consider adding an additional tablespoon of brown sugar to achieve that desired sweetness. This dish is sure to warm both hearts and bellies alike!
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Pork, Beans, Vegetable, Meat, Canadian, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 395.8
- Fat Content: 20.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 63.9mg
- Sodium Content: 856.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34.4g
- Fiber Content: 7g
- Sugar Content: 9.8g
- Protein Content: 21.1g
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- Β½ pound bacon
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 onion
- 2 cans stewed tomatoes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ΒΌ cup chili powder
- 1 can baked beans (maple flavored recommended)
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 300Β°F (150Β°C).
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Once cooked, remove the bacon from the skillet and drain excess fat. Crumble the cooked bacon and set it aside for later use.
- Brown Ground Beef and Onion: In the same skillet, add the ground beef and chopped onion. Brown the mixture over medium heat until the beef is cooked through and the onion is translucent. Drain off any excess fat.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large casserole dish, combine the cooked bacon, browned ground beef and onion, stewed tomatoes, brown sugar, chili powder, and baked beans. Mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil during the first hour of baking. After the first hour, remove the cover and stir the casserole. Continue baking uncovered for the remaining hour, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
- Serve: Once fully baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. This hearty baked bean casserole pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or a simple side salad. Enjoy the warmth and comforting flavors of this delicious dish!
