Sweet Beans

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Sweet Beans is a hearty, flavorful casserole combining smoky bacon, savory beef, and sweet beans in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 5 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 (No. 1) can lima beans, drained
  • 1 (No. 1) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (No. 1) can pork and beans in tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup catsup
  • 1/4 cup grated American cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Put chopped bacon and ground beef in a large heavy skillet.
  3. Cook, stirring with a fork, until the beef is browned and bacon is partially cooked.
  4. Add chopped onion, chopped celery, lima beans, kidney beans, pork and beans, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and catsup to the skillet.
  5. Mix well and cook for a few minutes to combine flavors.
  6. Spoon the mixture into a greased 2-quart casserole dish.
  7. Top with grated American cheese.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

776 kcal 39% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 26.2g 52% DV
Total Fat 46.6g 60% DV
Carbs 65g 24% DV
Fiber 8.2g 29% DV
Sugar 35.1g 70% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1565.5mg 68% DV
Potassium 1040.5mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 9.5mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 291.5mg 22% DV
Iron 5.6mg 31% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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