Description
This Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a family dinner. Loaded with flavorful ingredients like baked beans, ground beef, and cheese, this casserole is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 (28-ounce) can baked beans
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in baked beans, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Place mixture in a greased baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Rest and Garnish: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For added texture, stir in 1/2 cup cooked bacon or top with crushed Ritz crackers before baking.
- This casserole pairs well with cornbread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
