Sandra This Bobby Flay Baked Beans recipe is a hearty and savory-sweet recipe, which is made with savory ground beef and crispy bacon. It’s the ultimate barbecue side dish, a crowd-pleasing potluck favorite that’s ready in about 45 minutes.
Bobby Flay Baked Beans Ingredients
A classic combination for a truly hearty and flavorful side dish.
- 1 pound ground beef
- 8 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 (15 ounce) cans baked beans, drained
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mustard
How To Make Bobby Flay Baked Beans
A step-by-step guide to this wonderfully rich and easy side dish.
- Cook the Meats: In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the chopped bacon until it is crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef until it’s browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess fat.
- Combine All Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl or directly in a slow cooker, combine the cooked ground beef, crumbled bacon, the drained baked beans, chopped onion, both sugars, ketchup, mustard, and vinegar.
- Simmer and Serve: Stir everything together until well combined. Transfer to a pot if not already in one, and simmer on the stovetop over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Recipe Tips
For the richest, most flavorful baked beans.
- How to get the most flavor? Don’t discard all the bacon fat! After browning the bacon and beef, you can sauté the chopped onion in a tablespoon or two of the rendered drippings before adding it to the bean mixture. This will add a deep, savory, smoky flavor to the entire dish.
- Can I make this ahead of time? Absolutely! Baked beans are one of those magic dishes that taste even better the next day. The flavors continue to meld and deepen as it sits. It’s the perfect make-ahead dish for a party or barbecue.
- How can I adjust the sweetness? This is a very sweet-style baked bean recipe. If you prefer a more savory or tangy dish, you can easily reduce the amount of both the white and brown sugar by half.
- Can I make this in a slow cooker? Yes, a slow cooker is perfect for this recipe. After browning the meats, combine all the ingredients in your slow cooker and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
What To Serve With Baked Beans
Classic barbecue pairings for this essential side dish.
These hearty and flavorful baked beans are a staple at any cookout or potluck. They pair perfectly with:
- Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs
- BBQ pulled pork or smoked brisket
- Southern-style cornbread
- A creamy, crunchy coleslaw
How To Store Baked Beans
This dish makes for fantastic leftovers.
- Refrigerate: Let the beans cool completely, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Baked beans freeze exceptionally well. Let them cool and portion into freezer-safe containers or bags. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat: Gently rewarm the beans in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave.
Bobby Flay Baked Beans Nutrition Facts
An estimated guide per serving.
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 85 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Fat: 15 g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
The recipe is very forgiving. You can use a classic pork and beans, or a vegetarian baked bean in a tomato-style sauce. Draining them as the recipe suggests helps you control the final consistency of your sauce.
No. After combining all the ingredients, you can transfer them to a casserole dish and bake, uncovered, in a 350°F oven for about 1 hour, or until hot and bubbly.
To make a vegetarian version, simply omit the ground beef and bacon. You can add a can of drained pinto or kidney beans for extra heartiness and a teaspoon of smoked paprika to mimic the smoky flavor of the bacon.
Bobby Flay Baked Beans Recipe
Description
The ultimate hearty and flavorful barbecue baked beans, loaded with savory ground beef, crispy bacon, and a rich, sweet, and tangy sauce. The perfect crowd-pleasing side dish for any cookout.
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Remove to a plate.
- In the same skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off any excess fat.
- In a large pot or slow cooker, combine the cooked bacon, cooked ground beef, drained baked beans, chopped onion, and all remaining ingredients (sugars, ketchup, mustard, vinegar).
- Stir everything together well.
- Simmer on the stovetop over medium-low heat for at least 30 minutes, or cook in a slow cooker on low for 4-6 hours.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, sauté the onion in the bacon/beef drippings before adding it to the pot.
- This recipe is perfect for making a day ahead, as the flavors get even better overnight.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of sugar to suit your personal taste for a less sweet bean.
- This dish freezes beautifully, making it a great batch-cook recipe.
