Ranch Style Baked Beans with Ground Beef and Bell Peppers
A baked bean casserole with browned ground beef, onion, green bell pepper, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 2 quart baking dish
- Foil
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 28 oz baked beans one can
- ½ lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp onion and herb seasoning blend
- ¼ cup minced onion
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- Brown the beef. Cook the beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until it reaches 160 degrees F, then drain the fat.
- Season. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, seasoning blend, and minced onion and cook for 5 minutes.
- Combine. Mix the beef with the beans, chopped onion, and bell pepper in a baking dish.
- Bake. Cover and bake at 375 degrees F for 30 minutes, until bubbly and the peppers are tender.
- Rest. Rest for 5 minutes, stir, and serve warm.
Notes
Substitutions: Use ground turkey or chicken and cook it to 165 degrees F.
Tips: Drain the fat after browning so the sauce stays glossy.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat to 165 degrees F.