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Southern Baked Beans Beef Recipe - Sweet, Sticky & Savory

Southern-Style Baked Beans with Beef Bacon

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • Canned beef and beans (or vegetarian baked beans) Undrained if sauce is thick, or drain slightly if preferred. 'Beef n' beans' recommended if available, otherwise standard baked beans work well as a b...
  • 2 cans (28 oz each) Canned beef and beans Liquid drained
  • 1/2 cup Ketchup
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Your favorite brand
  • 1/4 cup Brown sugar Packed
  • 1 Tbsp Yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 3-4 drops Liquid Smoke Optional
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 5-6 slices Beef bacon Thick-cut, chopped into pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Liquid Smoke (if using), garlic powder, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth.
  • Drain the liquid from the cans of beef and beans. Gently stir the drained beans into the sauce mixture until they are evenly coated.
  • Pour the bean mixture into a 2-quart baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  • Cut the thick beef bacon slices into bite-sized pieces and scatter them over the top of the beans.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the sauce is bubbly, thickened, and the beef bacon on top is crisp.