BAKED BEANS & GROUND BEEF CASSEROLE Perfect for BBQs and Picnics

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned lentils

Ground turkey is leaner, while lentils are a budget-friendly protein alternative.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

In a large skillet, brown 1 pound of ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add diced pablano pepper, bell pepper, and onion to the skillet, stirring to combine.

Cook until the vegetables are softened and the ground beef is fully browned, ensuring no pink remains.

Stir in 1 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard, and 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well.

Add 2 cans of pork and beans (juice included) to the mixture, stirring gently to combine without mashing the beans.

Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter using a basting brush.

Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.

Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 45 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

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