Ingredients
– 6 strips bacon cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
– 1 pound (approximately 454 grams) lean ground beef
– 1 medium yellow onion diced
– 1 medium red bell pepper diced
– 3 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans
– 1/2 cup sweet BBQ sauce
– 1/3 cup ketchup
– 1/4 cup light brown sugar
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Instructions
1-Preheat the oven and prepare the dish as described.
2-Cook the bacon first for that smoky flavor base.
3-Brown the ground beef with onions and peppers in the same pan.
4-Add sauces and beans to create the full mixture.
5-Bake and rest for the best texture.
Last Step:
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⏳ Let the beans rest for 10 to 30 minutes after baking to thicken further.
🌶️ Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for a spicy kick.
🧀 Substitute shredded cheese for bacon if you prefer a vegetarian option or want a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Resting Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Stove-top Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Contains Pork and Beef
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12th of recipe
- Calories: 278 kcal
- Sugar: 21.6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 7.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37.2 g
- Fiber: 4.5 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg