Three Meat Baked Beans

Get ready to elevate your next barbecue or potluck with these hearty and flavor-packed Three Meat Baked Beans! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the smoky richness of bacon, the savory depth of ground beef, and the robust flavor of smoked sausage, all nestled in a thick, tangy-sweet sauce made with molasses, brown sugar, and a touch of apple cider vinegar. Enhanced with aromatic onions, garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish is slowly baked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld and the top to caramelize beautifully. Perfect as a side dish or a main course, these baked beans are a comforting, meaty delight that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether you're hosting a backyard gathering or prepping a family meal, this easy-to-make classic is sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 0.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.5 pounds smoked sausage
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 36 ounces canned baked beans
• 0.5 cups ketchup
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 0.25 cups molasses
• 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, drain on paper towels, and chop into small pieces. Set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, using the bacon drippings, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat and transfer the beef to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the diced smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until slightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add the cooked sausage to the mixing bowl with the ground beef.

Step 5

Using the same skillet, sauté the diced onion until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the mixing bowl.

Step 6

In the mixing bowl, combine the meats, onion mixture, and canned baked beans.

Step 7

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to make the sauce.

Step 8

Pour the sauce over the meat and bean mixture and stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Transfer the mixture to a large, oven-safe baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the chopped bacon over the top.

Step 10

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.

Step 11

After 60 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and continue to bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes to let the top caramelize.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1981.7 grams (1981.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3099

Total Fat 121.80g	156%
Saturated Fat 43.20g	216%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 367mg	122%
Sodium 10030mg	436%
Total Carbohydrate 389.50g	142%
Dietary Fiber 43.20g	154%
Total Sugars 222.20g
Protein 137.30g	275%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 826mg	64%
Iron 30mg	167%
Potassium 6136mg	131%

*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: 34.2%

Protein: 17.1%

Carbs: 48.6%