Paula Deen Bbq Beans Recipe
The Paula Deen BBQ Beans Recipe is smoky, sweet and full of rich flavor. This dish is a classic comfort food for BBQ lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 cans baked beans
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- ½ pound ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons mustard
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven
- Set oven to 180°C or 350°F. This ensures even baking and proper texture.
Cook bacon
- Fry chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove and set aside for later use.
Cook beef
- In the same skillet, cook ground beef until browned. Break it into small pieces.
Add onion
- Add chopped onion to beef. Cook until soft and slightly golden for extra flavor.
Mix base ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine baked beans, BBQ sauce, ketchup and mustard together.
Add seasonings
- Stir in brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Mix until fully combined.
Combine meat
- Add cooked bacon and beef mixture into beans. Stir gently but thoroughly.
Transfer to dish
- Pour mixture into baking dish. Spread evenly for consistent cooking.
Bake beans
- Bake for 45–60 minutes until thick, bubbly, and slightly caramelized on top.
Rest before serving
- Let beans rest for 10 minutes. This helps flavors settle and thicken sauce.
Notes
- Use smoked bacon for stronger flavor.
- Add jalapeños for spicy kick.
- Use maple syrup instead of brown sugar for twist.
- Add sausage for richer texture.
- Slow cook instead of baking for deeper flavor.