Best 8 Barbecue Bean Casserole Recipes

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**Indulge in a Flavorful Symphony: Explore a Trio of Barbecue Bean Casserole Recipes**

Embark on a culinary journey with three tantalizing barbecue bean casserole recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic comfort food. From the smoky and savory traditional version to a tangy and sweet variation, and a vegetarian delight, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a medley of savory flavors and textures, as beans, succulent vegetables, and aromatic spices come together in perfect harmony. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or seeking a cozy meal for your family, these barbecue bean casserole recipes are sure to impress and satisfy.

**1. Classic Barbecue Bean Casserole: The Epitome of Comfort Food**

This classic recipe embodies the essence of barbecue bean casserole, featuring a symphony of tender beans, smoky barbecue sauce, and a crispy golden crust. Ground beef adds a hearty touch, while onions, bell peppers, and a blend of spices create a savory and flavorful base.

**2. Sweet and Tangy Barbecue Bean Casserole: A Burst of Flavor**

For those who crave a flavor adventure, this sweet and tangy variation is sure to delight. Brown sugar and ketchup bring a touch of sweetness, while apple cider vinegar adds a pop of tang. The result is a harmonious balance of flavors that will leave you craving more.

**3. Vegetarian Barbecue Bean Casserole: A Plant-Based Delight**

This meatless version of barbecue bean casserole showcases the versatility of this dish. Black beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans form the protein-rich base, while a medley of vegetables, including corn, bell peppers, and zucchini, add color and texture. A homemade barbecue sauce, crafted with a blend of spices, brings all the flavors together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BARBECUE BEEF & BEAN CASSEROLE



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This easy beef and bean casserole features ground meat and beans and is topped with corn chips and cheese.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Casserole     Ground Beef     Bean     Vegetable     Beef     Meat, poultry, and seafood     Main Course

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 (16-ounce) can baked beans
1 (8-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
5 (3/4-ounce) slices Land O Lakes® Deli American
3/4 cup crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine ground beef, onion and bacon in 10-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 5-8 minutes or until ground beef is browned. Drain off fat.
  • Stir together ground beef mixture and all remaining ingredients except corn chips and cheese in ungreased 2-quart casserole dish. Bake 20-30 minutes or until heated through and bubbly around edge.
  • Cut each cheese slice into 4 strips. Top casserole with crushed corn chips and cheese. Continue baking 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590 calories, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 55 milligrams, Sodium 1560 milligrams, Carbohydrate 73 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 25 grams

BARBECUE BAKED BEAN CASSEROLE



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Yield 10 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1½ cups chopped yellow onion
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 pounds shredded pork*
1 (28-ounce) can baked beans with bacon
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups crumbled cornbread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13×9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are just tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in pork, beans, barbecue sauce, tomato paste, and Worcestershire until combined. Spoon into prepared pan. Loosely cover with foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Top with cornbread. Bake, uncovered, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

BARBECUE BEAN CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Barbecue Bean Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rose.parade

Categories     Beans

Time 50m

Yield 1-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (26 ounce) can pork and beans
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
6 -10 slices bacon
1 cup barbecue sauce
3/4 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Drain first 3 cans of beans. Cook pepper and onion with bacon until soft. Add barbecue sauce and sugar. Combine with all beans bake in oven for about 1/2 hour at 325 degrees.
  • OR put in crock pot and bake for 4 hours.

FOURTH OF JULY BEAN CASSEROLE



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The outstanding barbecue taste of these beans makes them a favorite for cookouts all summer and into the fall. It's a popular dish, even with kids. The beef makes it so much better than plain pork and beans. -Donna Fancher, Lawrence, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Side Dishes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1/2 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
1 can (28 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) lima beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
2 tablespoons molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. , Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish; add all beans and mix well. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into beef and bean mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 933mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

BARBECUE GREEN BEAN BAKE



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This recipe was given to me at a Bible study picnic by a dear lady who loved to make up her own recipes. I've shared it with many friends, including missionaries who have taken it to other countries!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 bacon strips, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen cut green beans, thawed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. Saute onion in drippings until tender. Add the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; cook and stir until mixture comes to a boil., Place green beans in a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish; top with onion mixture and bacon. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 13g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

BARBECUE CHICKEN AND BEAN CASSEROLE



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Put a succulent spin on pork and beans...stir in chicken, green beans and carrots!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 can (16 oz) baked beans
1 can (15 to 19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini beans, rinsed, drained
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 bag (12 oz) frozen cut green beans, thawed, drained
1 cup coarsely chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
1 can (1.75 oz) shoestring potatoes (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cut each chicken thigh into 4 pieces. In casserole, mix chicken and remaining ingredients except shoestring potatoes.
  • Cover and bake 1 hour, stirring once. Uncover casserole; stir well. Bake uncovered 25 to 30 minutes longer, topping with shoestring potatoes for last 10 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540, Carbohydrate 69 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fiber 15 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 770 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHERN BARBECUED BEAN CASSEROLE



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This is a great recipe that you can double or tripple with no problems. Also as a barbecue side it leaves you free to make your other dishes as it slow cooks for 2 hours.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb lean hamburger
1/2-3/4 cup chopped onion
1/2-3/4 cup chopped celery
1/2-3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 can baked beans (I use Bush beans with pork and molassas)
1 teaspoon dry mustard (Colemans or Keenes)
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
3 cloves garlic, minced
salt and pepper
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup ketchup
1 -2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Brown the first 4 ingredients-drain.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients, bring to a low boil and reduce heat to simmer and cook on top of the stove for 5 min-stirring often.
  • Transfer to a casserole dish and bake at 325 degrees for 2 hours stirring every 30 min.
  • Add a bit of water if this starts to dry out.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.7, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 395.7, Carbohydrate 32.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 25.8, Protein 17.4

BARBEQUE BEEF CASSEROLE



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A wonderful, quick, and inexpensive recipe for those time crunched dinners. Just throw together and bake. Adjust your seasonings for your own taste.

Provided by themamalion

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ cup barbeque sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
3 (8.5 ounce) packages corn bread mix

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Crumble the ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until evenly browned. Add the onion, bell pepper, corn and tomatoes. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease, and stir in the barbeque sauce. Spread the beef mixture in an even layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the cornbread batter mixes according to package directions. Spread the batter over the top of the beef mixture.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden brown, and a knife inserted into the center of the cornbread layer comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.7 calories, Carbohydrate 52.2 g, Cholesterol 47.5 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 1231.6 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, use smoked sausage or bacon.
  • Add a can of diced tomatoes with green chiles for a little extra spice.
  • If you like a sweeter casserole, add a tablespoon of brown sugar or maple syrup.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese or a combination of cheddar and mozzarella cheese before baking.
  • Serve the casserole with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Barbecue Bean Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a potluck or weeknight meal. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its smoky flavor, tender beans, and cheesy topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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