Pineapple Baked Beans and Beef Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4
🍽️ Yield: N/A
Description:
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Pineapple Baked Beans and Beef recipe, a creation brought to you by lovewithrecipes.com. Perfect for those seeking a tropical twist to classic comfort food, this dish combines juicy pineapple tidbits, hearty beans, and savory ground beef, all simmered together in a tangy barbecue sauce with hints of soy and garlic. Whether you’re a beginner cook or a seasoned chef, this recipe is a surefire hit for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Plus, it’s low in cholesterol, making it a guilt-free indulgence!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 28 ounces pineapple tidbits
- 8 ounces onion
- 1 green pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 535.6
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6.8g
- Cholesterol: 77.1mg
- Sodium: 1817mg
- Carbohydrates: 67g
- Fiber: 10.6g
- Sugar: 32.3g
- Protein: 32.6g
Keywords:
Tropical Fruits, Beans, Fruit, Meat, Low Cholesterol, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, Easy
Instructions:
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Once done, drain any excess fat.
- Transfer the cooked ground beef to a 5-quart slow cooker or crockpot.
- Add the pineapple tidbits (along with the juice), chopped onion, diced green pepper, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker with the ground beef.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 4 to 5 hours, or until the mixture is hot and bubbly.
- Once ready, serve the Pineapple Baked Beans and Beef hot, either as a main dish or as a hearty side. Enjoy the burst of tropical flavors with every bite!
Recipe Notes:
- For a sweeter flavor, you can use pineapple chunks instead of tidbits.
- Customize the level of spiciness by adjusting the amount of barbecue sauce and adding chili flakes or hot sauce if desired.
- This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a side of steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer preservation. Reheat before serving for the best taste and texture.