Old Settlers Baked Beans

Slow-simmered and bursting with rich, smoky flavor, Old Settlers Baked Beans is the ultimate comfort food side dish that will transport your taste buds back to simpler times. This hearty classic combines three types of beans—pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans—with savory ground beef, crispy crumbled bacon, and tender sautéed onions for a robust and satisfying base. The sweet tang of molasses, brown sugar, and ketchup is balanced perfectly with a hint of mustard, vinegar, and spices, creating a sticky-sweet glaze that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a cozy family dinner. Serve it warm alongside grilled meats or cornbread for a nostalgic feast that’s sure to leave everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound bacon
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 16 ounces pork and beans
• 16 ounces red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 16 ounces butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 0.5 cup ketchup
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels, then crumble it into small pieces.

Step 4

Using the bacon drippings in the skillet, sauté the chopped onion until softened, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans.

Step 6

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture into a large baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the aluminum foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes to allow the top to caramelize.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the baked beans cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2144.2 grams (2144.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3388

Total Fat 139.70g	179%
Saturated Fat 47.90g	240%
Polyunsaturated Fat 13.90g
Cholesterol 406mg	135%
Sodium 7937mg	345%
Total Carbohydrate 349.70g	127%
Dietary Fiber 65.90g	235%
Total Sugars 121.60g
Protein 192.90g	386%

Vitamin D 36IU	182%
Calcium 851mg	65%
Iron 34mg	189%
Potassium 6809mg	145%

*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: 36.7%

Protein: 22.5%

Carbs: 40.8%