Root Beer Baked Beans
Servings 12 servings
Calories 228kcal
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 small poblano or green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 2 clove garlic minced
- seasoned salt and black pepper
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef
- 2 16 oz cans baked beans
- 1 16 oz can pinto beans drained
- 1 cup root beer
- 3/4 cup honey barbecue sauce
- 1 Tbsp Dijon or brown mustard
- 1 Tbsp dark chili powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- dash ground cinnamon
- 3 green onion sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly oil a 12-inch cast iron skillet or spritz a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium-high until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 3 Tbsp drippings from the pan.
- Add the diced onion and pepper to the pan. Season with seasoned salt and black pepper to your taste.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until beginning to brown then add the minced garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the ground beef, and continue to cook until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan.
- Mix the cooked beef with root beer, honey barbecue sauce, Dijon or brown mustard, dark chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon and green onions. Add half of the crumbled bacon reserving 1/2 for garnishing. Mix to combine.
- Pour into the skillet and bake for 1 hour. After baking, stir well and rest for 5-10 minutes on the counter before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.
- Garnish with chopped green onion and remaining bacon.
Notes
Want to add more heat? Use a jalapeno in place of the poblano pepper or add hot sauce in desired amounts to the sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 245mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 297IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg