Description
This Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender ground beef with savory baked beans, tangy ketchup, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Topped with melted cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this casserole is the perfect comfort food for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Casserole:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (28 oz) can baked beans
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6–7 minutes. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Sauté vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic, and sauté for another 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Combine ingredients: Stir in the baked beans, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well and simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with shredded cheese if using. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Serve with cornbread, a green salad, or coleslaw.
- You can substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter version.
- Leftovers reheat well and are freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
