Three-Bean Bake

Name: Three-Bean Bake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 12-14 servings.
Ingredients: 3 pounds ground beef; 1 large onion, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, drained; 1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained; 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Being big eaters, my three sons love this recipe that I created. Leftovers can be used as a taco filling or a topping for baked potatoes.—Meredith Mabe, Columbus, Indiana

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until heated through, stirring once.

For added convenience, make Three-Bean Bake in a slow cooker. Cook the beef, onion and red pepper as directed; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 291 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 690mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.

Originally published as Three-Bean Bake in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook-Book

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CharlotteBaillargeon

Jul 24, 2013

These were terrific! The cumin and the hot sauce were just the added touch to make these special. Years ago I had a recipe similar to this, but adding these two ingredients made so much difference. In spite of the long list of ingredients, it goes together fast and easy.