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🫘 Sweet & Savory Baked Beans with Ground Beef

There is something about July that makes a good side dish feel like the star of the table. Whether your family is gathering for Independence Day, enjoying a summer cookout, or just looking for a filling meal to stretch through the week, baked beans are always a reliable favorite.

This Sweet & Savory Baked Beans with Ground Beef recipe is simple, hearty, and full of flavor. Even better, many of the ingredients used in this recipe can often be found through the Mercy Deliverance Ministries Mobile Grocery Bus, making it an easy meal idea for families looking to use items they may already have on hand.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans baked beans
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: cooked bacon pieces

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

In a skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and fully cooked. Drain any extra grease. For a lighter option, you can use ground turkey instead of ground beef.

In a baking dish, combine the baked beans, cooked ground beef, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.

Bake uncovered for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the beans are hot, bubbly, and slightly thickened.

Let the dish sit for a few minutes before serving.

Serving Ideas

These baked beans pair well with grilled chicken, hot dogs, hamburgers, smoked sausage, ribs, or cornbread. They can also be served as a main dish with a side salad or vegetables for a simple family meal.

Family Tip

This recipe is a great way to stretch ground beef and canned beans into a filling dish that can serve several people. You can make it sweeter by adding a little more brown sugar, or give it extra tang by adding a little more mustard.

Be sure to check the Mobile Grocery Bus for available grocery items that can help you prepare simple, affordable meals like this one all summer long.

From our table to yours, we hope this recipe brings warmth, flavor, and a little summer comfort to your July meals.

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