Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the chopped bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and browned.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet; break it up with a spoon and cook for 5–6 minutes until no pink remains.
- Stir in the diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to make the sauce.
- Drain and rinse the pinto, black, and kidney beans; add them to the skillet and stir gently to combine.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet; stir until the meat and beans are evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish, spreading it out in an even layer.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30–35 minutes, or until the beans are bubbling and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Remove from the oven and let the beans rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, prepare the beans a day in advance and reheat before serving; the sauce will thicken and the taste will intensify overnight.
