Old Settler's Beans

Savor the hearty, homestyle flavors of Old Settler's Beans, a comforting baked bean casserole packed with smoky, savory, and sweet goodness. This easy-to-make classic combines ground beef, crispy bacon, and a trio of beans—pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans—in a rich, flavorful sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and a touch of molasses. The dish is baked to bubbling, caramelized perfection, creating a satisfying blend of textures and bold flavors. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, Old Settler's Beans is a crowd-pleasing side dish that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or cornbread. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is sure to bring a comforting taste of tradition to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound bacon
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 cans (16 oz each) pork and beans (canned, undrained)
• 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 can (15 oz) butter beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon mustard (yellow or Dijon)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain off any excess fat and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it into small pieces, and set aside. Discard some of the bacon grease, leaving about 1 to 2 tablespoons in the skillet.

Step 3

Add the diced onion to the skillet with the reserved bacon grease and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the browned ground beef, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the beans and meat mixture. Stir until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish or casserole dish and spread evenly.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 1 hour or until the beans are bubbly and slightly thickened. Stir occasionally if desired.

Step 10

Remove the beans from the oven and let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3368.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5897.1

Total Fat 258.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 91.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.9g
Cholesterol 815.5mg	0%
Sodium 17094.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 586.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 81.0g	0%
Total Sugars 300.7g
Protein 326.4g	0%

Vitamin D 72.6IU	0%
Calcium 986.0mg	0%
Iron 43.4mg	0%
Potassium 10054.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.9%

Protein: 21.9%

Carbs: 39.3%