Delicious Baked Meaty Beans Recipe

This Baked Meaty Beans recipe is the ultimate comfort food. With a mix of meat, beans, and aromatic spices, it's a hearty and flavorful dish that will satisfy your hunger. Baked to perfection, it's a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Prep time is minimal, making it perfect for busy weeknights or potluck gatherings. Serve it hot with a side of cornbread for a complete meal. Get ready to indulge in the deliciousness of these baked meaty beans!

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, optional
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and bacon over medium heat until browned. Remove from the skillet and drain any excess fat.
3. In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until translucent and fragrant.
4. Add the cooked ground beef and bacon back to the skillet.
5. Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans, black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
6. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
8. Remove the foil and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top, if desired. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
10. Serve hot and enjoy!

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