Everyone is going to ask for seconds.
you might serve it alongsidecoleslaw, homemade cornbread, or your favorite meal from the barbecue.
What’s the Best Beef for Baked Beans with Ground Beef?
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However, because these baked beans bake for a while, the ground beef has time to absorb flavor.
In that case, you might go a bit leaner, such a 90/10 ground sirloin.
Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until just crisp, about 6 minutes.
Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.
Keep 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the skillet.
Drain any excess liquid from the mixture, if needed.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Transfer the beef mixture to the baking dish and stir to combine well.
Sprinkle the bacon over the top.
Cover the dish with foil or an oven-safe lid and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil or lid and continue to bake until the mixture thickens slightly, another 10 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
The sweet ketchup and barbecue sauce provide a good dose of sweetness.
