MOTHER EARTH'S BAKED BEANS

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Slow-cooked richness in a fast-paced world, this hearty recipe is sure to add comfort and satisfy the largest of appetites. You'd swear it was almost homemade.

Provided by Terra

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 15h35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound thick-cut bacon
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 ⅓ cups brown sugar
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's® Honey)
½ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can baked beans (such as Bush's Original®)
2 (16 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained and rinsed
2 (16 ounce) cans Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • 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; reserve about 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in the skillet. Crumble bacon and transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Cook and stir ground beef and onion in bacon drippings in skillet over medium heat until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer ground beef mixture to the slow cooker.
  • Mix brown sugar, barbeque sauce, ketchup, mustard, molasses, liquid smoke flavoring, black pepper, and chili powder in a bowl; pour over ground beef-bacon mixture. Stir well. Add baked beans, kidney beans, Great Northern beans, and pinto beans; mix well.
  • Cook on Low for 6 hours; refrigerate overnight for 8 hours. Reheat in slow cooker until warmed, at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 27.7 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 11.2 g, Protein 20.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 888.3 mg, Sugar 20.6 g

Ifyco Alex
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I love that this recipe is so easy to follow. Even a beginner cook can make these beans.


Chris Diaz
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These baked beans are a great addition to any potluck or barbecue. They're always a hit!


Maddy Christner
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I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I really enjoyed these. They were so flavorful and not too sweet. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ab D
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I made these baked beans in my slow cooker and they turned out perfectly. They were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making them this way again.


Kajol Khan
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These baked beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love them!


Asso
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables or meat I have on hand. It's always a delicious meal.


brian tonix
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These baked beans are the best I've ever had! They're so flavorful and comforting. I'll definitely be making them again and again.


Nazaqat Ali
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I added a few extra spices to the beans to give them a little more flavor. I used chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. They turned out amazing!


Hus Jdu
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I'm a vegetarian, so I substituted vegetable broth for the chicken broth. The beans turned out just as delicious!


Esther lerato
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These baked beans are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and they're just as good the next day.


Mihai Team
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I made these baked beans for a barbecue and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


Elis Eliska
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These baked beans are a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon. I always have some in the freezer, so I can make these beans anytime.


Shaida Smith
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I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out perfectly. They were so tender and flavorful. I served them with cornbread and coleslaw, and it was a delicious meal.


Casey Hernandez
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. I always have these on hand, so I can make these beans anytime I'm craving comfort food.


gog gift
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These baked beans are the perfect comfort food. They're so easy to make and they always turn out delicious.


Salman Hashim
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I'm not usually a fan of baked beans, but these were surprisingly good! The molasses and brown sugar gave them a nice sweetness, and the bacon added a smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Stephen Jessi
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These baked beans were a hit at our last potluck! Everyone raved about how flavorful and hearty they were. I will definitely be making them again.