Baked Beans Ground Beef (Printable Version)
Savory beans and beef melded with tangy and sweet notes for a simple, filling meal everyone enjoys.
# Ingredients:
→ Protein
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450 g ground beef
→ Vegetables
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
→ Sauces and Condiments
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240 ml ketchup
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15 ml yellow mustard
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15 ml Worcestershire sauce
→ Sweeteners
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50 g packed light brown sugar
→ Canned Goods
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2 cans (796 g each) pork and beans, undrained
→ Other
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15 g unsalted butter (for greasing)
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Grease a 23 x 33 cm baking dish thoroughly with unsalted butter, ensuring corners are covered to prevent sticking.
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Heat a deep skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook while breaking it apart. Continue until no pink remains, then drain excess fat for a leaner dish.
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Add the diced onion and green bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Cook over medium heat until onions are translucent and bell pepper is tender, about 5 to 8 minutes.
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Stir in ketchup to coat the mixture evenly. Add mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar, mixing thoroughly. Taste and season with salt and black pepper to preference.
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Remove from heat and gently fold in both cans of pork and beans with their liquid, taking care not to mash the beans to maintain texture.
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Pour the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Cover tightly with aluminum foil to retain moisture during baking.
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Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for 45 minutes until the dish is bubbling and flavors have melded. Serve warm.
# Notes:
01 -
Allow the casserole to rest for 10 minutes before serving to thicken the sauce and improve texture.
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Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 4 days or frozen in portions for longer storage.