Introduction
Summer is here, and that means it's time to fire up the grill and indulge in some lip-smacking BBQ meals. When it comes to BBQ, baked beans are a must-have side dish. They're a perfect complement to smoky meats, and they add a touch of sweetness to the meal. In this article, we'll be sharing a delicious BBQ baked bean recipe that's easy to make and will leave your taste buds wanting more.Ingredients
Before we get started with the recipe, let's take a look at the ingredients you'll need:- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cans of navy beans
- 1 can of black beans
- 1 can of kidney beans
- 1 can of diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of BBQ sauce
- 1/2 cup of ketchup
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
Directions
Now that we have all the ingredients, it's time to get cooking. Here's how you can make this delicious BBQ baked bean recipe:- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and onion over medium heat until the beef is no longer pink.
- Drain the excess fat and transfer the beef and onion mixture to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the navy beans, black beans, and kidney beans to the mixing bowl.
- Add the diced tomatoes, BBQ sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the mixing bowl.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are bubbly and the top is golden brown.
- Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy your finger-lickin' good BBQ baked beans!
Tips
Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making this BBQ baked bean recipe:- You can use any type of beans that you like. We used navy, black, and kidney beans, but you can use pinto beans, cannellini beans, or any other type of beans.
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef if you prefer.
- If you like your baked beans spicy, you can add some cayenne pepper or chili powder to the recipe.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just reheat it in the oven or microwave before serving.