BBQ Beans with Beef (30 Minutes)

Spoonful of beef and beans garnished with green onion.

BBQ Beans with Beef (30 Minutes)

Tangy and delicious, BBQ Beans with Beef is an easy stovetop meal that you can have on the table in under thirty minutes. Simple ingredients and easy prep make this barbecue beef and beans a great option for a busy night.

Servings per Recipe: 8 servings

Calories per Serving: 466

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
18 ounces barbecue sauce
12 ounces chili sauce, like Heinz
15.5 ounces black beans, canned
15.5 ounces red or pink beans, canned
15.5 ounces dark red kidney beans, canned
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon liquid smoke
¼ cup grape jelly
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon garlic salt
sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Instructions

Chop 1 large onion.
Cook 1 pound ground beef and onion together in a pot or extra large skillet until beef is browned and onion is tender.
Drain if necessary.
Add 12 ounces chili sauce, 18 ounces barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and ¼ cup grape jelly.
Heat, stirring gently, until jelly is melted and everything is well mixed.
Drain and rinse 15.5 ounces black beans, 15.5 ounces red or pink beans, and 15.5 ounces dark red kidney beans and add to pan.
Season with 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, ¼ teaspoon liquid smoke, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic salt.
Mix well and simmer for 20 minutes.
Serve over white rice or with cornbread and garnish with sliced green onions or chopped fresh parsley for garnish.

Notes

If you have precooked ground beef and onion in the freezer as we suggest, you can use those and save a few minutes of prep time.

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