Ironically, you only have to bake Twice Baked Beans once; the factory took care of the first baking for you! But baking them again ensures that the beans are extra tender and creamy, soaking up all the pork goodness they swim in and the succulence of the bacon providing a crispy crust. Throwing in some browned beef to up the savory flavor and a tangy, smoky, sweet sauce to really captivate the tastebuds makes Twice Baked Beans a dish you’ll be wanting twice over! And many more times after that!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
- 2 (16-ounce) cans pork and beans
- 1/2 cup barbeque sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
- 6-8 slices bacon, cut into small pieces and cooked
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
Step 3 –In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, the onions, and the bell peppers, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the pork and beans, the barbeque sauce, the ketchup, the mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, the soy sauce, and the brown sugar to the mixture.
Step 5 –Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 6 –Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the bacon pieces over the top of it.
Step 7 –Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.
Step 8 –Remove the foil and bake until it is bubbly, about 10 minutes.
Step 9 –Let the bake stand for 10 minutes.
Step 10 –Serve.