Three-Bean Baked Beans

Name: Three-Bean Baked Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Ingredients: 1/2 pound ground beef; 5 bacon strips, diced; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup barbecue sauce; 2 tablespoons molasses; 2 tablespoons prepared mustard; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained; 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

I got this recipe from an aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I'm always asked to bring my "special" beans. —Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef
5 bacon strips, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with bacon and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
Stir in sugars, ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, chili powder and salt until blended. Stir in beans. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, until beans reach desired thickness, about 1 hour.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled bean mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 269 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 19mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 7g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as Three-Bean Baked Beans in Taste of Home August/September 1998

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Guidopuppy

Jun 28, 2017

These beans are terrific! I made these for a church potluck and I took an empty dish home with me.
cynandtom

Jun 27, 2017

We always make my Mom's Baked Beans. I have never tried another recipe because hubby and I love them so much. When I saw this recipe, hubby reluctantly agreed to try it. We both loved it, fantastic flavor and texture!! Not better than Mom's just different, so we will now be making both. The only changes I made were adding a little Worchestershire sauce and topping with bacon.
2124arizona

Jun 25, 2017

This recipe is awesome!! This is a friend of our's favorite so we fix it many time they're over for a meal!!
lcrespo8889

May 30, 2017

My family and friends loved this recipe, I made it for a Memorial Day picnic. I made it as-is and wouldn't change a thing, maybe just double it because it was that good :) I will keep this around and it'll be a new go-to for picnics and Holidays.
Deborah

Apr 2, 2017

Now that I have stopped crying... I believe this is a recipe I have been looking for for many, many years. Since before my dad passed. Is there any way for me to get ahold of Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio who submitted this recipe? I would like to get her aunt's version, the one before Julie adapted it for her family.Thanks to anyone for taking the time to help me out. :)
dublinlab

Sep 3, 2016

Very good, l did not add the ground, was having a bbq so not needed l felt. I used maple syrup in place of the sugar. I will make this again. Janet. VFE
Gramma Amy

May 10, 2016

The family love these baked beans with picnics! I choose to use all brown sugar and no white, and sometimes I do not use the burger, and instead use a 12 oz package of center cut bacon. Really wonderful flavor!!
KristineChayes

Dec 11, 2015

I made these beans yesterday and my family really liked them. I had eight frankfurters in the freezer, so I sliced them up and used them instead of the ground beef. I will definitely make these beans again, next time with the ground beef. Great recipe!
4bakergirls

Nov 12, 2015

I don't even remember how many years ago I found this recipe from Taste of Home. I've been making it for our family as well as others for a long time. This is always a hit and people ask me for the recipe. I either bake it in the oven or put all the ingredients in a crock pot and let it cook all day. I have served it with white rice and shredded cheddar cheese or with tortillas, sour cream, Mexican shredded cheese, topped with diced tomatoes. Either way, this is such an easy and nutritious meal!
Appy_Girl

Jul 6, 2015

Family and Friends empties out the entire Pan of these wonderful Beans. I felt that the recipe was right on. I did leave out the white sugar. Next time I'd add a can of Black Beans. Just for color. Perfect one to make the day before * Hardest thing was opening up the cans *JanieTaste of Home FE Volunteer .