Description
Savory, sweet, and smoky Cowboy Baked Beans are the perfect comfort food for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (28 oz) baked beans
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.
- Incorporate the ground beef and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Combine baked beans, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cooked bacon, and beef-onion mixture in a large bowl.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve warm as a side dish.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prepare a day in advance and refrigerate before baking for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cowboy baked beans, southern cooking, comfort food, barbecue side dish