BBQ Beef and Beans
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
74213 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Beef and Beans
Description
This recipe starts by sautéing garlic in neutral oil before browning ground beef. After draining excess fat if necessary, rinsed kidney and black beans are added. The homemade BBQ sauce combines tomato sauce and paste with vinegar, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, and freshly cracked black pepper to create a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce. The beef and beans simmer in the sauce until thickened and well combined.
The dish is typically served over cooked white rice and garnished with shredded cheddar cheese and sliced green onions, offering a blend of textures from tender beans and beef to melty cheese and crisp onion slices. This makes for a filling meal that balances protein, carbohydrates, and flavor.
A useful shortcut is substituting bottled BBQ sauce for the homemade version to speed preparation without sacrificing the essence of the dish. Adjust salt to taste after simmering to ensure balanced seasoning.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic $0.16, minced
- 1/2 lb. ground beef $2.65
- 1 oz. can Kidney Beans $0.89
- 1 oz. can black beans $0.89
Homemade BBQ Sauce*
- 8 oz. tomato sauce $0.25
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste $0.10
- 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar $0.12
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar $0.08
- 2 Tbsp molasses $0.35
- 1/2 Tbsp Dijon mustard $0.05
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce $0.02
- 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
- 1/4 tsp onion powder $0.02
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper $0.01
- black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- salt $0.02, to taste
For Serving
- 4 cups rice $0.80, cooked
- 4 oz. cheddar cheese $0.85, shredded
- 2 green onion $0.22, sliced
Instructions
- Add the oil and minced garlic to a large skillet. Sauté the garlic for one minute over medium heat. Add the ground beef and continue to sauté until cooked through. If using a higher fat content beef, drain the excess fat before moving on to the next step.
- Rinse the two cans of beans, then drain them well. Add the beans to the skillet with the ground beef.
- Add the ingredients for the Homemade BBQ Sauce to the skillet (tomato sauce, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, and some freshly cracked pepper).
- Stir and cook the mixture until the sauce ingredients have combined and created a thick sauce. Allow the sauce to come up to a simmer and then simmer the beef and beans in the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring often. Taste the sauce and add salt to taste (I added 1/2 tsp).
- To serve the BBQ Beef and Beans, place 1 cup cooked rice in each bowl, top with 1 cup of the BBQ Beef and Beans, then top with about 1/4 cup shredded cheddar and a sprinkle of sliced green onion.
Notes
- You can substitute one cup of your preferred bottled BBQ sauce for the homemade BBQ sauce to simplify the preparation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 74213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 742.13kcal | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 100.15g | 33% |
| Protein | 35.45g | 71% |
| Fat | 21.73g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1749.25mg | 73% |
| Fiber | 13.63g | 55% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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