This Baked Bean Casserole is the ultimate cookout or holiday side dish. Full of savory beans, tender ground beef, and smoky bacon bits this dish is always a crowd-pleaser!
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Why you'll love this recipe
Baked beans are my go-to side dish for summer cookouts and parties. And, the addition of ground beef makes this dish even more hearty, I always get rave reviews when I serve it to my family and friends!
Ingredients/variations
Please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post for the exact measurements.
- Lean ground beef - Want to make it a little healthier? Use ground turkey instead of beef.
- Bacon - Leftover ham or diced ham taste great in this casserole. Sliced hot dogs are great too!
- yellow onion or white onions
- bell pepper diced (any color you prefer)
- Montreal steak seasoning
- ketchup
- brown sugar
- Yellow mustard - Only have Dijon mustard? It will still work well in this recipe, however it will change the taste slightly.
- Worcestershire sauce
- Barbecue sauce - Sweet Baby Ray's is my preferred brand, feel free to use your favorite.
- Canned baked beans - Homemade baked beans can be used as well. But, I think canned is so much easier. And you know me, I'm all about the easy!
Instructions
This is a photo overview of the instructions. For the complete written instructions, scroll down to the bottom. The are in the recipe card.
- Preheat the oven, prepare the casserole dish, and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef with the diced onion and bell pepper. Drain grease.
- Season the meat mixture with steak seasoning and mix well. Add the brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, and canned beans and combine.
- Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with the crumbled bacon.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes.
Equipment
- 9x13 casserole dish
- large skillet
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FAQ's
No, you want to keep the sauce as is, packed with flavor, so don't drain your baked beans.
Top Tip
Want extra tender ground beef? My favorite way to make it tender is by adding a little water to your skillet to help soften the meat and break it apart while it cooks.
- An easy way to remove excess grease from your ground beef is to use a pair of tongs and run a paper towel inside your skillet to soak up the grease.
- Sometimes I like to take this casserole up a notch by topping it with freshly shredded cheddar cheese for the last 15 minutes of the cooking time.
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Storage
Refrigerate -Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Freezer - I've found the best way to freeze this casserole is by letting it come to room temperature and then moving it to a freezer-safe container or wrapping your casserole is plastic wrap and then foil. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
Reheat - One of my favorite things about baked beans is that they taste even better the next day. Reheat single servings in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or reheat the entire casserole in a preheated 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes,
Related recipes
This Crock Pot Baked Beans recipe is my another one of my go-to recipes for an easy summer side dish. Also, this Creamy Macaroni Salad and this Instant Pot Corn The Cob are always on my cookout meal plan.
Serve with
- Sometimes things don't always go to plan, and these Air Fryer Burgers are a great way to move your cookout indoors. And, there is no better combination than homemade burgers and baked beans.
- Nothing says summertime more than this BBQ Tri Tip recipe. It's so tender! Everyone loves it at my summer parties when served alongside these beans, yum!!
- There is just something about Deviled Egg Potato Salad that screams summer to me. From the creamy dressing to tender potatoes this cookout side dish is always a favorite. My Mom's recipe is the BEST!!!
I would love for you to leave me a comment and let me know what your favorite summer side dish is!
Baked Beans Casserole Recipe
Equipment
- 1 9x13 casserole dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper diced (any color you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon Montreal steak seasoning
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- 54 ounces canned baked beans 27 ounces each of your favorite baked beans (I used cans of Busch's baked beans)
- 6 slices cooked bacon crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray, set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet with the diced onion and bell pepper. Cook until no longer pink. Drain grease.
- Season the ground beef with steak seasoning and mix well. Then add the brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, barbecue sauce, and canned beans. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon on top of the bean mixture.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the top is slightly caramelized.
- Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Lois says
We had these and they are just so good. Everyone really enjoyed them. Yum!!!!!!!