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Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole: Comfort in Every Bite

This Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is a cozy masterpiece perfect for weeknights, combining savory ground beef, sweet baked beans, and tangy spices into a crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Classic Comfort Food
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 1 lb Ground beef adds savory richness
  • 1 cup Onion, diced for sweetness
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper, diced for crunch and freshness
  • 1 can Pork and beans provides sweetness
  • ½ cup Ketchup for depth of flavor
  • 2 tablespoon Mustard adds acidity
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce for umami
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar enhances sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper for balanced seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Butter for greasing the dish
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheese, shredded for topping
  • ¼ cup Green onions, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Cooking spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a baking dish with butter.
  2. Cook 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 7–10 minutes, draining excess grease.
  3. Add diced onion and green bell pepper, cooking for another 5–8 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Mix in ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, then season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Fold in the can of undrained pork and beans, stirring carefully.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
  7. Bake for 45 minutes until bubbling. Allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Customize by adding your favorite veggies or spices for extra flavor. Drain excess grease from beef for a less oily casserole.

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