If you’re craving classic comfort food that’s rich, filling, and packed with bold, savory flavor, this Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole is exactly what you need. Combining tender ground beef, sweet and smoky baked beans, aromatic vegetables, and a perfectly balanced sauce, this dish delivers everything we love about homestyle cooking—simple ingredients, big flavor, and guaranteed satisfaction.
Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, BBQ sides, meal prep, and casual gatherings, this casserole is affordable, easy to make, and incredibly versatile.
Why You’ll Love This Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole
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🥩 Hearty and protein-packed
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🫘 Sweet, smoky baked bean goodness
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🧅 Simple pantry ingredients
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🍽️ Feeds a crowd easily
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🔥 Comfort food classic with bold flavor
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🥘 One-dish, oven-baked convenience
This is the kind of recipe that brings people back for seconds—and thirds.
What Is Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole?
This casserole is a savory-sweet baked dish made by combining browned ground beef with onions, bell peppers, baked beans, and a flavorful sauce—then baking everything together until thick, bubbly, and irresistible.
It’s often compared to cowboy casserole, barbecue beef bake, or baked bean hotdish, and it’s a staple in American comfort food kitchens.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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1 medium green bell pepper, diced
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2 cans baked beans (28 oz total)
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½ cup ketchup
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¼ cup barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt & black pepper, to taste
Optional Add-Ins & Toppings
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Shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack cheese
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Cooked bacon crumbles
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Jalapeños for heat
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Mustard (1–2 teaspoons)
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Chili powder or cayenne
