A rich, meaty, flavor-packed bean bake loaded with sausage, beef, peppers, onions, and bold seasoning.
Ingredients
Protein & Base
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1 lb smoked sausage (e.g., kielbasa or beef sausage), sliced
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1/2 to 1 lb ground beef
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3 (15 oz) cans of baked beans (like Bush’s Original or similar)
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5–6 slices bacon (optional, chopped or cooked and crumbled)
Vegetables
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1 small green bell pepper, diced
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1 small red or orange bell pepper, diced
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce & Flavor
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup barbecue sauce (smoky or sweet)
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2 tbsp yellow mustard or Dijon
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2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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1–2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Crushed red pepper or hot sauce (optional for heat)
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown the Meat
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In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until fully browned. Drain excess fat.
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Add sliced sausage and cook together until sausage edges start to brown.
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Remove meat from pan and set aside.
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