Best 6 Beefed Up Baked Beans And Bacon Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful culinary experience with this collection of beefed-up baked beans and bacon recipes. These delectable dishes combine the classic comfort of baked beans with the smoky, savory goodness of bacon and beef, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. From traditional oven-baked creations to slow-cooker delights and even a one-pot wonder, this diverse selection caters to various cooking preferences and time constraints. Get ready to elevate your baked bean game and create dishes that will become instant family favorites.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEANS WITH BACON



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Full flavored and super easy, these Baked Beans with Bacon are so delicious that you'll want to serve them with every meal all year long! They only take a few ingredients, but are always a hit.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound bacon
1 large yellow onion, finely diced
4 (14-ounces each) cans Pork and Beans
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Dice the bacon, then add to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until crisp. Remove from the pan using a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Add the onions to the pan with the bacon drippings and saute until translucent and soft.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beans, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the cooked onions and the bacon.
  • Pour the beans into a 3-quart baking dish. Bake, uncovered, for 45 minutes, or until heated through and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1/10 of recipe, Calories 456 calories, Sugar 20 g, Sodium 1482 mg, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 24 g, Cholesterol 50 mg

BEEFED UP BAKED BEANS



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Beefed-up baked beans. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and complete the meal with a side salad and cornbread.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

28 ounce can baked beans (undrained (or 2-15 ounce cans))
2-15 ounce cans navy beans (undrained (or bean of your choice))
1 pound ground beef (cooked and drained)
1 small onion (chopped)
1 cup Barbecue sauce
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
2 Tablespoons Yellow Mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 to 4 slices uncooked turkey bacon

Steps:

  • Spray 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Stir together all ingredients except for the bacon. Spoon into baking dish. Top with strips of bacon. Place in 350 degree oven for 45-60 minutes.
  • This is a very forgiving recipe so feel free to use what you have on hand and modify it to suit your family's tastes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

TEXAS-STYLE BAKED BEANS



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Make this barbecue staple from scratch.

Provided by Southern Living Test Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 center-cut bacon slices, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1½ cups)
1 small red bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 jalapeño chiles, seeded and finely chopped (about ⅓ cup)
3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
½ cup dark lager beer (such as Modelo Negra)
5 (15-oz.) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
¾ cup barbecue sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's Original Barbecue Sauce)
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in skillet; reserve remaining drippings for another use. Increase heat to medium-high. Add onion, bell pepper, jalapeños, and garlic; cook, stirring often, until tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Add beer, and bring to a simmer over medium-high. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer over medium-high. Remove from heat, and transfer mixture to a 2-quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven 20 minutes. Remove foil, and continue to bake until bubbling around edges and hot, 15 to 20 minutes more. Top with cooked bacon crumbles.

BEEFED-UP BAKED BEANS AND BACON



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Beefed-up baked beans. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and complete the meal with a side salad and cornbread.

Provided by Angela

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 4h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 slices bacon, or more to taste
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, or more to taste, diced
1 pound ground beef
2 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans
1 (16 ounce) can light red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can butter beans
1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon liquid smoke

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, leaving bacon grease in the skillet. Crumble bacon when cool enough to handle.
  • Cook onion in the bacon grease over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer onion mixture (including bacon grease) to a slow cooker.
  • Cook and stir ground beef in the same skillet over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to the slow cooker.
  • Add pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke to the slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low for 4 hours. Serve with crumbled bacon on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.4 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Cholesterol 49.7 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 11.1 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1339.6 mg, Sugar 22.7 g

BAKED BEANS WITH BACON



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This recipe was one of my mother's and was always a hit. The chopped jalapeno pepper spices it up a bit. It's an easy-to-remember recipe because most of the ingredients are 1/2 cup.-Nadine Brissey, Jenks, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 6h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 932mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

BEEFED UP BAKED BEANS



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These are a hardy side dish to any cookout. If you like your beans saucy just double the sauce ingredients.

Provided by startnover

Categories     Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 minced garlic clove
1 chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bacon
1 (28 ounce) can bushes original baked beans
2 (15 ounce) cans drained kidney beans
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Brown beef, bacon, onion, and garlic. Drain.
  • Mix in all other ingredients. Heat in crock pot till ready to serve (can be in crock pot on low heat for several hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 30.8, Sodium 773.1, Carbohydrate 41.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 19.5, Protein 17.2

Tips:

  • To save time, use canned baked beans instead of dried beans. Just be sure to rinse them well before using.
  • For a smokier flavor, use smoked bacon instead of regular bacon.
  • Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the beans for a slightly sweet flavor.
  • If you like spicy food, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño pepper to the beans.
  • Serve the beans with cornbread, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Beefed-up baked beans and bacon are a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a potluck or a casual weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious dish that will please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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