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Sweet & Smoky Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole

Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole

A hearty BBQ-style casserole with ground beef, baked beans, crispy bacon, and tangy sauce—perfect for potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Casserole, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 395 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13 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.
Keyword BBQ casserole, cowboy casserole, ground beef baked bean casserole, potluck recipe