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A casserole dish filled with Southern Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole topped with crispy bacon, placed next to fresh tomatoes and a red cloth.

Southern Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole

Jennifer Allen
This Southern Ground Beef & Baked Bean Casserole is the perfect dish for a cozy evening or a family gathering. With a rich, savory filling topped with crispy bacon, it's comfort food at its best.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Casseroles
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 427 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Casserole dish
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • Broiler

Ingredients
  

  • Nonstick cooking oil spray
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 15-ounce cans Boston-style baked beans
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 5 slices bacon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 2-quart casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the onions until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 10 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture with baked beans, tomatoes, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and top with bacon slices.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes, until thick and bubbly.
  • Remove the foil, preheat the broiler, and broil for 1–2 minutes, until the bacon is crispy.

Notes

Feel free to use turkey or chicken in place of ground beef for a leaner option. If you prefer a spicier casserole, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some chopped jalapeños.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 427kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 61mgSodium: 1093mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 346IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 87mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Baked bean casserole, Ground Beef Casserole, Southern casserole recipe
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