Name: Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Cuisine: American

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Baked Beans with Ground Beef

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In a skillet, cook ground beef, onion and 1/2 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink.

Drain the fat from the beef and transfer to a 13×9 baking dish.

Add the beans, brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, Worcestershire sauce and remaining teaspoon of All Purpose Seasoning to the baking dish. Stir to combine.

Bake uncovered for 1 hour until it is bubbly.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Brown the Beef Properly 🍖
Break the ground beef into small, uniform pieces and let them develop a deep golden crust before adding other ingredients—this creates a flavorful fond that enriches your sauce.
Caramelize Onions First 🧅
Cook diced onions separately over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant before adding beef, which develops sweetness that complements the molasses and brown sugar.
Balance Your Sweet and Savory 🎯
Taste your sauce before adding the beans and adjust the molasses-to-Worcestershire ratio—if too sweet, add more Worcestershire or a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar for depth.
Drain Canned Beans Wisely 💧
Rinse canned beans under cold water to remove excess sodium and starch, but reserve a quarter cup of the liquid to add back for silky sauce consistency without wateriness.
Low and Slow Finish 🔥
Simmer the complete mixture uncovered for 15-20 minutes on low heat to allow the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld, creating that concentrated, restaurant-quality depth.