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Meaty Baked Beans

April 24, 2017 By Tekesha Leave a Comment

Meaty Baked Beans 5

The first time I made these beans was when my parents came to visit us when I was pregnant. It was the first time my husband Chris was going to cook something for my father and he was nervous. My father is not someone who will tell you something tastes good if he doesn’t enjoy it! His critiques have helped me to fine-tune my cooking skills from a young age, lol. Chris was making grilled chicken drumsticks and I made these beans. Both were a smash hit! We took a plate over to our neighbor and the very next time she spotted my husband, she shouted “THOSE BEANS!!!!” I made them for my sister and nephews as well to big applause. Maybe one day I can get Chris to share his technique for the chicken. Until then, we have… THE BEANS.

Meaty Baked Beans
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
2 hours
Total time
2 hours 5 mins
 
Canned baked beans get a tangy revamp with the addition of brown sugar, lots of meat, chili sauce and veggies.
Author: Tekesha @ EatMoreFoodProject
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • ½ pack bacon, cut into halves
  • 1 28-oz. cans Bush’s Baked Beans (1 brown sugar hickory flavor, 1 original flavor)
  • 1 bottle Heinz Chili Sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar splenda (can substitute regular brown sugar if you like)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil
Instructions
  1. Sauté onion, bell pepper, ground beef and bacon in oil in a nonstick skillet until onion is translucent.
  2. Add beans, chili sauce, brown sugar splenda, salt and pepper and cook on medium low, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 hours.
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  • ½ lb ground beef
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, cut into chunks
  • ½ pack bacon, cut into halves
  • 1 28-oz. cans Bush’s Baked Beans (1 brown sugar hickory flavor, 1 original flavor)
  • 1 bottle Heinz Chili Sauce
  • ½ cup brown sugar splenda (can substitute regular brown sugar if you like)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 tbsp oil

Add the onion, bell pepper, ground beef and bacon to a nonstick skillet.

Meaty Baked Beans 1

Sauté them in a little oil until onion is translucent.

Meaty Baked Beans 2

Add beans, chili sauce, and brown sugar splenda.

Meaty Baked Beans 3

Cook on medium low, stirring occasionally, for 1-2 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Meaty Baked Beans 4

These go well with any grilled meat, like hot dogs (see above), pulled pork, or grilled drumsticks, and of course, they are also excellent all by themselves!

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