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beefy baked beans

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Rose Mary Mogan
@cookinginillinois
Sauk Village, IL

I have been making a larger version of this recipe for as long as I can remember, more than 40 years. I am very happy to share with you this smaller version for an average size family. I am sure it will become your favorite as it has ours. Recipe is found in my cookbook. I have now added a picture.

(3 ratings)
yield 8 servings
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For beefy baked beans

  • 1 1/2 lb
    lean ground beef
  • 1 md
    onion, chopped
  • 1 md
    red or green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 lb
    bacon, cut into pieces
  • 1 c
    heinz catsup
  • 3 Tbsp
    distilled vinegar, or prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/3 c
    dark molasses
  • 2/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 can
    16 oz. kidney or lima beans
  • 2 can
    16 oz. baked beans or pork n beans
  • 1 Tbsp
    liquid smoke

How To Make beefy baked beans

  • 1
    Most of the ingredients used to create this recipe.
  • 2
    PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES F. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef, chopped onions and bell peppers, until cooked thourgly. Drain any excess fat.
  • 3
    In a separeate pan over medium heat , saute' bacon pieces, until cooked and crispy in microwave or skillet. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  • 4
    Add crumbled bacon to ground beef mixture. Mix well and stir in catsup, brown sugar,vinegar or mustard, molasses, drained kidney beans,& baked beans or pork n Beans. Stir to mix. Cover skillet and bake in preheated oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Makes 8 hearty servings.
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