Mama Smith's Baked Beans
Baked beans are the perfect side dish for BBQ or to bring to a potluck. A sweet and savory dish flavored by ground beef, peppers and onions.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 2 cans pork & beans (21 oz)
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Brown ground beef and onion in oil until beef is fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add the cooked ground beef and onions.
- Pour into a large glass pan and bake at 350° for about 45 minutes.
- Cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
I often only add a half cup of ketchup in an attempt to make it a bit healthier. :D You can adjust the sweetness to your taste. I mix in lesser amounts and taste and adjust until it suits my taste for that day.