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Baked Beans & Ground Beef Casserole

A hearty, comforting casserole packed with smoky baked beans, savory ground beef, and melty cheese — the perfect weeknight comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (28 oz) baked beans in tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar optional
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp salt adjust to taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup crispy fried onions or breadcrumbs optional
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoon
  • Casserole dish
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Stir in baked beans, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the casserole dish and spread evenly. Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  7. Optional: Add crispy onions or breadcrumbs during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  8. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day! Try substituting BBQ sauce for ketchup for a smoky variation.