Hillbilly Beans

Rustic, hearty, and packed with bold flavors, Hillbilly Beans is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the smoky richness of bacon, the savory depth of ground beef, and the sweetness of brown sugar and barbecue sauce. This crowd-pleasing dish combines a medley of baked beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans, creating a perfectly balanced texture and taste. Enhanced with sautéed onions, garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika, this baked recipe comes together in one oven-safe dish for easy cleanup. Whether you serve it as a flavorful side or a filling main course with fresh cornbread, Hillbilly Beans is a versatile, oven-baked classic ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or summer barbecues.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 28 ounces baked beans
• 15 ounces kidney beans (drained and rinsed)
• 15 ounces pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.5 cup BBQ sauce
• 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and crumble. Set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, add the ground beef and cook over medium-high heat until browned and fully cooked, breaking it into small pieces as it cooks. Drain excess fat and set the beef aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, baked beans, kidney beans, and pinto beans.

Step 6

Add the brown sugar, ketchup, BBQ sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a large oven-safe dish or Dutch oven. Spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Step 9

Remove from the oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy as a hearty side dish or a main meal with cornbread or a crusty loaf of bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2648.8 grams (2648.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3448

Total Fat 104.80g	134%
Saturated Fat 39.40g	197%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.30g
Cholesterol 369mg	123%
Sodium 5298mg	230%
Total Carbohydrate 457.00g	166%
Dietary Fiber 95.80g	342%
Total Sugars 193.10g
Protein 186.30g	373%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 933mg	72%
Iron 28mg	156%
Potassium 7019mg	149%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.8%

Protein: 21.2%

Carbs: 52.0%