Ingredients
- 6 to 8 slices bacon
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped and divided
- 1 celery rib, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced (garlic lovers use more)
- 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional I like to add it in for heat, if you like jalapenos add in in
- 1 can (16 ounce) baked beans in tomato sauce (can use a 14-ounce can)
- 1 can (15-ounce) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (can use white salt)
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon liquid smoke seasoning, or to taste, optional but good to add in
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (can use more)
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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Step 2: Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish (or a similar size casserole dish).
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Step 3: In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp; remove to a plate and finely chop.
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Step 4: To the same skillet add in the ground beef, with 1/2 chopped onion, celery, green pepper, garlic and jalapeno pepper; cook stirring over medium-high heat until no longer pink; drain fat
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Step 5: Add in the chopped bacon and continue cooking until the beef is lightly browned (this may take 10-12 minutes, the meat must be browned).
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Step 6: Mix in the baked beans with the next 8 ingredients and remaining 1/2 chopped onion (do not add in the cheese) bring to just a simmer mixing constantly until well combined.
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Step 7: Transfer to baking dish.
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Step 8: Bake uncovered for about 40-50 minutes (if you find that the mixture is too thick about halfway through cooking add in a little water).
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Step 9: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top and allow to melt.
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