Delicious BBQ Beef and Beans Recipe - Guide Recipe
These BBQ Beef and Beans are like the love child of baked beans and beef chili. They’re hearty and flavorful , they meal prep well , and can be as no-fuss or as “from scratch” as you want them to be. I’ve included instructions to make them vegetarian or to amp up the vegetable content below , so scroll on down to see more!
Delicious BBQ Beef and Beans Recipe
Serve these sweet , tangy , and savory BBQ Beef and Beans with rice and cheese for a simple and comforting weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
- 1 15oz. can kidney beans ($0.89)
- 1 15oz. can black beans ($0.89)
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.04)
- 2 cloves garlic , minced ($0.16)
- 1/2 lb. ground beef ($2.65)
Homemade BBQ Sauce*
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ($0.05)
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.02)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika ($0.10)
- 8 oz. tomato sauce ($0.25)
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste ($0.10)
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar ($0.12)
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar ($0.08)
- 2 Tbsp molasses ($0.35)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
- 1/4 tsp onion powder ($0.02)
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ($0.01)
- freshly cracked pepper ($0.02)
- salt to taste ($0.02)
For Serving
- 4 cups cooked rice ($0.80)
- 4 oz. shredded cheddar ($0.85)
- 2 green onions , sliced ($0.22)
Instructions:
- Add the oil and minced garlic to a large skillet. Sauté the garlic for one minute over medium heat. Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until cooked through. If using a higher fat content beef , drain the excess fat before moving on to the next step.
- Rinse the two cans of beans , then drain them well. Add the beans to the skillet with the ground beef.
- Add the ingredients for the Homemade BBQ Sauce to the skillet (tomato sauce , tomato paste , apple cider vinegar , brown sugar , molasses , Dijon , Worcestershire sauce , smoked paprika , garlic powder , onion powder , cayenne , and some freshly cracked pepper).
- Stir and cook the mixture until the sauce ingredients have combined and created a thick sauce. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer and then simmer the beef and beans in the sauce for 5 minutes , stirring often. Taste the sauce and add salt to taste (I added 1/2 tsp).
- To serve the BBQ Beef and Beans , place 1 cup cooked rice in each bowl , top with 1 cup of the BBQ Beef and Beans , then top with about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of sliced green onion.
NOTES:
*To make this recipe faster and easier , substitute 1 cup of your favorite bottled BBQ sauce for the homemade BBQ sauce listed above.
*To make this recipe faster and easier , substitute 1 cup of your favorite bottled BBQ sauce for the homemade BBQ sauce listed above.
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