By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 3, 2019
BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon are my favorite summer side dish. This delicious homemade baked bean casserole is simple, and it goes with all the best BBQ foods. Learn how to make baked beans in the oven for an incredibly flavorful dish!
BBQ Baked Beans with Bacon
Baked beans are a staple for any summer BBQ, and this BBQ baked beans casserole is my favorite. So much more flavor in these homemade baked beans than what you get from a can!
This skillet baked bean casserole is about to take your pot luck game up a notch. Don’t show up to the party with a can of beans you reheated on the stove; bring these BBQ baked beans with bacon and beef instead!
Add barbecue sauce, bacon, ground beef, and a few other ingredients to your beans, and you’ll have the BEST baked beans recipe ready to go. Everyone will be impressed by this upgraded classic. It’s the perfect side dish for hamburgers , hot dogs , and anything else you might throw on the grill .
Learn how to make baked beans in the oven for the most delicious BBQ side dish. You’ll be making these every weekend this summer!
Get ready for summer with the ultimate summer side dish: BBQ Baked Beans!
Homemade Baked Beans Recipe
Most of us probably just buy a can of beans and heat them up when we grill burgers during the summer. But let’s change things up this year and make homemade baked beans instead!
Sure, it takes a little more work, but just barely. This BBQ baked beans recipe is so simple, and it is well worth the extra steps. Once you taste these, you’ll understand! It will be hard to go back to the store-bought stuff when you could have this recipe instead!
What kind of beans are baked beans?
Baked beans are typically made with Navy Beans, so that’s what you can expect from any canned version you buy at the store.
Skillet Baked Bean Casserole
You all already know that I LOVE casseroles, and this Skillet Baked Bean Casserole is no different. Beans baked in the oven with bacon, beef, and BBQ sauce…I mean, how good does that sound? It’s so much better than plain old beans! And since we’re actually baking them, they get this really nice texture and flavor that is just incredible!
BBQ Baked Beans Ingredients:
- Bacon
- Ground Chuck
- Pork and Beans
- Barbecue Sauce
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Yellow Onion
- Bell Pepper
- Ketchup
- Country Mustard
- Cider Vinegar
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Salt & Pepper
I love the savory, smokey, sweet mixture in this recipe. It’s just perfect for BBQ!
How to Make Baked Beans in the Oven
I’m all about making recipes a little bit easier by taking a few shortcuts. This easy baked beans recipe is not made from scratch, but I still consider it homemade.
If you started with dry beans, you’d have to do all the soaking and simmering, and we just don’t have time for that. By starting with canned beans that are ready to go, we’re saving tons of time. Then we can add all the other ingredients to make this our own, make it flavorful, and make it really unique.
Here’s a quick overview of the recipe:
- Cook the bacon, then cook the beef, and set both aside.
- Next, cook the bell peppers and onion, then add in beans, BBQ sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire, cider vinegar, and brown sugar, and stir everything together.
- Pour the entire mixture into a prepared baking dish, stir in the beef, and sprinkle the bacon on top.
- Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes at 350°F. Then uncover and bake another 25-30 minutes.
Check the recipe card below for detailed instructions.
Can you freeze baked beans?
Yes, you can freeze this BBQ baked beans casserole. Place it in freezer-safe containers or bags, and freeze. It’s easy to save and reheat another time!
Looking for more casseroles? Check these out!
- French Onion Soup Casserole
- Garlic Bread Pepperoni Pizza Casserole
- Eggs Benedict Casserole
- Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
- King Ranch Chicken Casserole
- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
What to Serve with Baked Beans
BBQ Baked Beans are one of my favorite summer side dishes. They go with all the best BBQ foods, like burgers , hot dogs, and bratwursts. They’re a staple for summer parties, so don’t forget to make these next time you get the grill out.
Here are a few dishes that NEED a side of baked beans with bacon.
This BBQ baked bean casserole is sure to impress everyone. I can’t wait for you to try this amazing summer BBQ side dish!
See the recipe card for details on how to make baked beans in the oven. Enjoy!
Add these other summer side dishes to your next BBQ:
- Mexican Grilled Corn on the Cob
- Instant Pot BBQ Baked Beans
- Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
- Instant Pot Potato Salad
- Parmesan Potato Wedges
- Grilled Lemon Butter Asparagus
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 8 slices bacon cut into ¼-inch slices
- ▢ 1¼ pounds ground chuck
- ▢ 1 medium yellow onion diced
- ▢ 1 bell pepper cored and diced
- ▢ 48-52 ounces pork and beans fat pieces discarded
- ▢ ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ▢ ½ cup ketchup
- ▢ 2 tablespoons country mustard
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ▢ 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- ▢ 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- ▢ Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the bacon (until soft but cooked througin a large saucepan. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and add the ground chuck to the pan with the bacon fat. Cook the beef until brown and drain, reserving 2 tablespoons rendered fat. Set the meat aside until ready to use.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the rendered fat. Cook 3 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Add the beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, cider vinegar and brown sugar; stir well. Taste and season with salt and black pepper; stir to incorporate.
- Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the bacon on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 25-30 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Becky’s Tips
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Skillet Baked Beans Casserole
Equipment
- Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 8 slices bacon cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1¼ pounds ground chuck
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 bell pepper cored and diced
- 48-52 ounces pork and beans fat pieces discarded
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons country mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F and spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook the bacon (until soft but cooked througin a large saucepan. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and add the ground chuck to the pan with the bacon fat. Cook the beef until brown and drain, reserving 2 tablespoons rendered fat. Set the meat aside until ready to use.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the rendered fat. Cook 3 minutes or until the vegetables have softened. Add the beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, cider vinegar and brown sugar; stir well. Taste and season with salt and black pepper; stir to incorporate.
- Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle the bacon on top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake an additional 25-30 minutes or until thickened.
- Remove from the oven and let rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy!
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Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
