Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
0.25 pound

Ground Lean Ground Beef

0.25 pound

Spicy Pork Sausage

0.5 unit

White Onion

Chopped

4 slice

Bacon

Chopped

0.5 cup

Brown Sugar

0.5 tbsp

Dijon Mustard

2 tsp

Worcestershire Sauce

0.5 tsp

Fresh Cracked Pepper

1.75 cup

Ketchup

15 ounce

Light Red Kidney Beans

Drained

15 ounce

Great Northern Beans (white Beans)

Drained

28 ounce

Bush's Original Baked Beans

0.5 cup

Water

Step 1
~13 min

Cook ground beef with sausage and chopped onion, breaking meat into small pieces.

Step 2
~13 min

Drain grease.

Step 3
~13 min

Place cooked meat and onion in a large baking dish.

Step 4
~13 min

Wipe out pan.

Step 5
~13 min

Cook chopped bacon until crisp.

Step 6
~13 min

Drain bacon grease.

Step 7
~13 min

Crumble or chop bacon into smaller pieces.

Step 8
~13 min

Add bacon and remaining ingredients (brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, ketchup, kidney beans, great northern beans, Bush's baked beans, and water) to the baking dish.

Step 9
~13 min

Stir to combine.

Step 10
~13 min

Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), covered, for 2 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if beans appear too dry.

Step 11
~13 min

Remove cover for the last 15 minutes of baking.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for the last 30 minutes.

Add a splash of apple cider vinegar for extra tang.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish at a barbecue.

Pair with grilled meats or vegetables.

Serve with cornbread or biscuits.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled ribs
Pulled pork
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A staple at barbecues and potlucks.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fourth of July
Labor Day
Thanksgiving

Occasion Tags

barbecue
potluck
holiday

Popularity Score

65/100