Don’t show up to the next cookout empty handed. These easy bbq baked beans are a sure favorite!
My late aunt used to make baked beans just like this. At family gatherings, if there were beans on the counter that were made by someone other than her, they didn’t go on my plate. Now, I don’t ask. If I didn’t bring them, it’s unlikely that there will be any on my plate. Why? Because, to me, they’re the best, period. I’ve been making them the same way for ten years and the response is always the same. “Who made the beans!” On a couple occasions, I’ve gotten the “best I’ve ever had” claims.
They’re unbelievably simple and have minimal ingredients. The key, however, is time. All too often, people treat side dishes like a side thought. If you’ve ever eaten under cooked rice or vegetables at a gathering, then you know what I’m talking about. Bringing the beans to a boil, stirring, and serving makes it taste like exactly what it is……..heated up cans of beans with over powering bbq sauce. So, allot enough time for them to cook down and thicken. (tip: start them first)
Southern BBQ Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 family size (28 oz) cans of Bush's Baked Beans
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
- 1-2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Place a medium to large pot over medium-high heat. Season the ground beef and add to the pot. Thoroughly brown the meat and drain.
- Return the meat, along with the two cans of Bush's baked beans to the pot and stir well. I usually mix Homestyle and Country Style, together.
- Add the bbq sauce (Sweet Baby Ray's Hickory & Brown Sugar is my go-to, here). Slowly stir as you bring to a boil, making sure to scrape any of the brown bits off of the bottom of the pot from browning the meat.
- Once the beans reach a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for at least 25 minutes. Occasionally stir to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 216Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 532mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 17g