Burger Beans
This hearty, savory, and slightly sweet baked dish combines ground beef with beans in a rich tomato-based sauce. It's a simple one-pot meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop before being baked to perfection. A classic American comfort food, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a potluck.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 1 hr 5 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 438 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 450 gground beef
- 1 cupketchup
- 794 gcanned pork and beans, undrained
- 3 tbspbrown sugar, packed
- 1 tspsalt
Equipment
spatula · cutting board · knife · oven-safe skillet
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and green bell pepper.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: An oven-safe cast iron skillet is perfect for this one-pot recipe.
- 3
Sauté the vegetables for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they have softened.
About 7 min
- 4
Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until the meat is fully browned and no longer pink.
About 8 min
- 5
Carefully drain off any excess grease from the skillet.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: Tilt the pan and use a spoon to easily scoop out the rendered fat.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ketchup, canned pork and beans, brown sugar, and salt until everything is well combined.
About 2 min
- 7
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and slightly browned on top.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: If you don't have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the mixture to a 2-quart baking dish before putting it in the oven.
- 8
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Resting allows the dish to set slightly and makes it easier to serve.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 437.8kcal
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbs
- 50.2g
- Fat
- 18.6g
- Fibre
- 6.9g
- Sugar
- 28.8g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat portions in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through.
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