Best 8 Meaty Baked Beans Recipes

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Baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. They are typically slow-cooked in a sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and spices, and can be made with a variety of different meats, such as bacon, sausage, or ground beef. Meaty baked beans are a hearty and filling dish that is perfect for a cold winter day or a summer barbecue. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED BEANS WITH BEEF



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This is the best baked bean recipe I've ever known. Great with any main dish but more especially with barbeque beef, pork, or chicken. The slow cooker does an amazing job with these beans.

Provided by Mark Lackey

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound peppered bacon
7 (28 ounce) cans baked beans (such as Bush's® Original)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can light red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
¼ cup soy sauce

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and onion. Cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces.
  • Transfer beef-onion mixture and bacon to the slow cooker. Add all the beans, sugar, mustard, and soy sauce. Cook on Medium until flavors meld, about 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.7 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 16.9 g, Protein 26.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 1514.3 mg, Sugar 30 g

MEATY BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Meaty Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 lb ground sausage
1 garlic clove, minced
1 small onion, chopped
15 ounces red kidney beans, drained
15 ounces pinto beans, drained
15 ounces pork and beans
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
2 tablespoons molasses

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a skillet, brown and crumble sausage with garlic and onion; drain excess fat.
  • Return to skillet and stir in remaining ingredients.
  • Pour into a casserole dish and bake, uncovered for 60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 65.6, Sodium 914.7, Carbohydrate 65.1, Fiber 12.1, Sugar 25.6, Protein 25.6

MEATY BAKED BEANS



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Make and share this Meaty Baked Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Beans

Time 6h20m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb bulk pork sausage
1 cup chopped onion
2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans butter beans or 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp,drained and crumbled
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Add the ground beef, sausage, onion, and garlic to a big skillet; cook until meat is browned; drain well.
  • Put meat mixture into a 5-6 quart slow-cooker.
  • Add undrained pork and beans, drained kidney beans and butter beans, barbecue sauce, bacon, sugar, water, lime juice, mustard, chili powder, and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Cover; cook on LOW for 5-6 hours; season with salt to taste.

BAKED MEATY BEANS



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This is a recipe that I made for my nephew's barbecue cookout. I received praise from everyone, even my mother. She always claims that I add too much to my cooking. I showed her.

Provided by Danny Siegrist

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound thick cut bacon
1 pound lean ground beef
½ pound sage pork sausage
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 large onion, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup real maple syrup
1 cup ketchup
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
½ cup chipotle sauce
1 (16 ounce) can baked beans
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) can black beans
1 (16 ounce) can pinto beans
1 (16 ounce) can great Northern beans
1 (16 ounce) can cannellini beans
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and cook until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Place beef, sausage and garlic in Dutch oven and cook over medium-high heat until well done. Drain grease. Mix in onion and cook until tender. Stir in brown sugar, syrup, ketchup, mustard and chipotle sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low. Bring to a boil and cook 20 minutes, stirring often.
  • Mix bacon, baked beans, kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, great Northern beans and cannellini beans into Dutch oven. Continue cooking 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Season beans with chili powder and salt.
  • Place Dutch oven on prepared baking sheet on lowest rack of preheated oven. Bake 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 29.6 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 968.3 mg, Sugar 21.5 g

EASY BAKED BEANS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound bacon
1 large sweet onion, such as Vidalia, finely chopped
Four 14-ounce cans pork and beans
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan, leaving the drippings, and drain it on paper towels. Crumble and set aside.
  • Add the onion to the pan with the bacon drippings and saute until softened, a couple minutes. Stir in the beans, molasses, brown sugar, mustard and crumbled bacon, and mix well.
  • Pour the beans into a 3-quart casserole and bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes.

COWBOY BAKED BEANS



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Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and has a perfect smoky taste. -Joe Sherwood, Tryon, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound ground beef
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups barbecue sauce
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-3/4 ounces) pork and beans
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 medium onions, chopped
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 teaspoons ground mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, until heated through, 50-60 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 1232mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

COWBOY BAKED BEANS RECIPE



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If you have a BBQ coming up you have to have to try these beans! They are so good and will fill you right up!

Provided by Kristen Hills

Categories     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 onion (chopped)
¾ pound bacon ((cooked and crumbled))
40 ounces pork and beans (2 (20 ounce cans))
16 ounces kidney beans ((drain well))
1 cup ketchup
½ cup brown sugar
2 Tablespoons liquid smoke
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Brown meat and saute onion together on medium high heat in a frying pan.
  • After the ground beef is cooked through, drain the grease well.
  • In another pan cook bacon and crumble into small pieces and add to the meat and onion mixture.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients into the large pan and simmer for 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 kcal, Carbohydrate 64 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 48 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 974 mg, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEARTY BAKED BEANS



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Ground beef is added to homemade baked beans for a hearty, slow-cooked dish.

Provided by Jessica Walker

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
4 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion (1 medium)
1 can (28 oz) baked beans
1 can (15.5 oz) kidney beans, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • In 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef, bacon and onion until beef is browned; drain.
  • In slow cooker, mix beef mixture and all remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 28 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Choose dried beans of good quality, as they will be the base of your baked beans.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours. This will help reduce cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of meats to add flavor to your baked beans. Some popular options include bacon, ham, sausage, and ground beef.
  • Add vegetables to your baked beans for a healthy and nutritious twist. Common vegetables used in baked beans include onions, celery, carrots, and bell peppers.
  • Season your baked beans with a variety of herbs and spices. Some popular seasonings include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Cook your baked beans on low heat for several hours. This will help the flavors to develop and the beans to become tender.
  • Serve your baked beans hot and enjoy them as a main course or a side dish.

Conclusion:

Meaty baked beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of recipes to choose from, you're sure to find a recipe that suits your taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal, give meaty baked beans a try.

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