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Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole
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Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole

A hearty BBQ-style casserole with ground beef, baked beans, crispy bacon, and tangy sauce—perfect for potlucks.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ casserole, cowboy casserole, ground beef baked bean casserole, potluck recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 395kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 6 strips bacon
  • 2 cans baked beans, undrained
  • 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Brown ground beef with onion; drain well.
  • Cook bacon until crispy and chop.
  • Mix beef, beans, sauces, sugar, and seasoning.
  • Top with bacon and bake uncovered.
  • Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Drain beef well. Bacon must be cooked before baking. Can be assembled ahead or made in a slow cooker.