Dad's Baked Beans

Prep Details

• Prep time: 15 mins
• Cook time: 30 mins
• Servings: 8–10 servings
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lg onion, diced
• 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning beef)
• 2 cans pork & beans
• 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled (keep fat)
• 1 ⅓ cups ketchup (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard (adjust to taste)
• 1 ½ cups brown sugar (adjust to taste)
• 2 tbsp reserved bacon fat

Instructions

1. Brown the meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onions in 1 to 2 tbsp of olive oil. Drain excess grease.
2. Add beans & seasonings: Turn heat down to low/med-low. Add the pork & beans, ketchup, yellow mustard, and brown sugar.
3. Simmer & add fat: Bring the mixture to a simmer and stir in the 2 tbsp of reserved bacon fat. Let simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring often.
4. Add bacon: Stir in the crumbled cooked bacon and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, continuing to stir often.
5. Serve: Serve warm right off the stove!