four bean baked beans with ground beef by rose

(28 ratings)
Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Rose Rauhauser
Bronx, New York to York, PA

This is a family favorite even though it takes time, it's worth it. They freeze well also. It's hearty and made with ground beef also. Great on dogs and burgers too.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

The yummy meat in this recipe practically makes it a meal in itself! Perfect for a potluck or game night.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(28 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 2 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For four bean baked beans with ground beef by rose

  • 3 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    bacon chopped
  • 1
    large vidalia onion chopped
  • 1 c
    dark brown sugar
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    bottle ketchup (36 oz.)
  • 1
    bottle of barbecue sauce (Jack Daniel's smokehouse 12oz.size)
  • 4 Tbsp
    yellow mustard
  • 1 c
    dark molasses
  • 1 tsp
    chilli powder
  • 1 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    large can kidney beans (2lb.9oz)
  • 1
    large can pork and beans (2lb.9oz)
  • 1
    large can butter beans (2lb.9oz)
  • 1
    large can great northern beans (2lb.9oz.)

How To Make four bean baked beans with ground beef by rose

  • 1
    Cut up bacon and brown; save drippings. Add onion and brown. Add ground beef and brown.
  • 2
    Mix all together and make sure the ground beef is separated and thoroughly through all the ingredients.
  • 3
    Add all of the other ingredients (minus the beans) and mix.
  • 4
    Open all beans, remove liquid from beans and mix the above ingredients gently through the beans thoroughly.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 for 2 hours.
  • 6
    Let settle at least 1 hour before serving so flavors meld together. This recipe freezes well in any amount.

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