Why You’ll Love Loaded Baked Beans Recipe

Loaded with rich, savory beef flavors.

Sweet, smoky, and tangy sauce perfectly coats every bite.

Great for feeding a crowd with minimal effort.

Easy to prepare using simple pantry staples.

Perfect alongside grilled meats, burgers, or sandwiches.

Can be prepared ahead of time and reheated beautifully.

Rich, hearty, and satisfying enough to enjoy as a main dish.

Ingredients

(Tip: You’ll find the full list of ingredients and measurements in the recipe card below.)

diced beef bacon

ground beef

beef smoked sausage, sliced

sweet onion, diced

green bell pepper, diced

red bell pepper, diced

canned baked beans

dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed

barbecue sauce

dark brown sugar

Worcestershire sauce

yellow mustard

garlic powder

cayenne pepper

salt

ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Cook the diced beef bacon in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.

In the same pot, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. Drain the excess fat and set the beef aside with the beef bacon.

Add the sliced beef smoked sausage to the pot and cook for a few minutes until lightly browned. Remove and set aside with the other cooked meats.

Return the reserved rendered fat to the pot. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, cooking until softened.

Stir the cooked beef bacon, ground beef, and beef sausage back into the pot.

Add the baked beans, kidney beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined.

Once the mixture is heated through, transfer the pot to the preheated oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Let the baked beans rest for several minutes before serving.

Loaded Baked Beans

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Loaded Baked Beans are a hearty, crowd-pleasing side dish packed with savory beef, smoky beef sausage, and a rich blend of sweet and tangy seasonings. Slow-baked until hot and bubbly, they’re perfect for barbecues, potlucks, holidays, or family dinners.

Author: Emily
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 10 servings
Category: Side Dish
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Halal

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook the diced beef bacon in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat.
In the same pot, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat and set aside with the beef bacon.
Add the sliced beef smoked sausage to the pot and cook until lightly browned. Remove and set aside with the other cooked meats.
Return the reserved rendered fat to the pot. Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper, and cook until softened.
Return the cooked beef bacon, ground beef, and smoked sausage to the pot.
Stir in the baked beans, kidney beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Heat the mixture through, then transfer the pot to the oven and bake for about 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
Let the baked beans rest for several minutes before serving.

Notes

Prepare the recipe ahead of time and reheat before serving.
Adjust the cayenne pepper to make the dish milder or spicier.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Serve alongside grilled meats, burgers, hot dogs, or sandwiches.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 460 kcal
Sugar: 20 g
Sodium: 980 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
Trans Fat: 0.5 g
Carbohydrates: 42 g
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 24 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg