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Sweet and Tangy Bean Medley

A delightful medley of kidney, lima, and butter beans slow-cooked with savory ground beef and bacon in a sweet and tangy sauce, creating a satisfying one-pot meal for a group.

PT85M
85 min
easy
easy
8 servings
8 servings
435kcal
calories
67g
carbohydrates
38mg
cholesterol
10g
fat
10g
fiber
22g
protein
4g
saturated fat
953mg
sodium
36g
sugar
0g
unsaturated fat

Ingredients

450g lean ground beef
120g bacon, chopped
1 (425g) can pork and beans
1 (425g) can kidney beans, drained
1 (425g) can butter beans
1 (425g) can lima beans, drained
200g packed brown sugar
150g chopped onion
120g chopped celery
120ml ketchup
45ml white wine vinegar
5g mustard powder

Directions

Step 1
Begin by preheating the oven to 175°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large, deep skillet, brown the ground beef and chopped bacon over medium-high heat until evenly cooked. Once done, drain the excess fat and transfer the meat to a 4-quart casserole dish.
Step 3
To the casserole dish, add the pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, lima beans, brown sugar, onion, celery, ketchup, vinegar, and mustard powder. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.
Step 4
Cover the casserole dish and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the medley is bubbly and heated through.
Step 5
Once ready, serve and enjoy!