Servings: 8-10
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour (or longer for deeper flavor)
đź“ť Ingredients:
Beans & Sauce:
2 (15 oz) cans baked beans (e.g. Bush’s Original)
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup ketchup
1/3 cup BBQ sauce (smoky or sweet, your choice)
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tbsp molasses (optional, but traditional)
2 tbsp yellow mustard or Dijon
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional, for a kick)
Meat:
1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 pound ground beef (or ground sausage for more flavor)
1 small onion, finely chopped
2–3 cloves garlic, minced
🔥 Instructions:
Cook the meat:
