Irresistible Cookout Baked Beans That Steal the Show

These Cookout Baked Beans blend smoky meats and vibrant flavors, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cans Canned Baked Beans low-sugar varieties preferred
1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
1 lb Andouille Sausage kielbasa or any smoked sausage can be used
8 oz Thick-Cut Bacon chopped ham can be used instead

For the Flavor

1 large Sweet Onion yellow or white onions preferred
1 cup Green Bell Peppers can swap for red or yellow peppers
1 cup BBQ Sauce sweet and tangy preferred
1/2 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with honey
2 tbsp Yellow Mustard Dijon mustard can be used
to taste Hot Sauce optional for those who love heat

For the Seasoning

2 tbsp BBQ Rub store-bought or homemade

Equipment

Smoker or Oven
Skillet
Large Cast-Iron Skillet or Aluminum Pan

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Ultimate Cookout Baked Beans

Preheat your smoker or oven to 350°F for indirect heat.
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned.
Brown the andouille sausage in the retained beef fat for 5-7 minutes.
Combine baked beans, ground beef, sausage, onions, and bell peppers in a large skillet.
Mix in BBQ sauce, brown sugar, mustard, hot sauce, and BBQ rub.
Cook the beans uncovered for about 2 hours, stirring every 30-40 minutes.
Adjust thickness with water or vinegar if needed before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These baked beans can be made ahead of time and store well in the fridge or freezer.

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