Olde Settler's Beans

Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food with Olde Settler's Beans—a hearty, flavor-packed baked bean dish that combines smoky, sweet, and savory notes in every bite! Perfect as a side dish or a main course, this recipe features a rich medley of ground beef, crispy bacon, and three types of beans: pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans. The robust sauce made with ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, and a hint of cider vinegar brings depth and a finger-licking sweetness, while optional liquid smoke adds a campfire-inspired twist. Slow-baked to perfection, the dish develops a caramelized top that's absolutely irresistible. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, potluck, or holiday gathering, these baked beans are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Easy to make ahead and ideal for feeding a crowd, this one-pot classic is down-home cooking at its best!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 lb Bacon, diced
• 1 Onion, chopped
• 2 15-oz cans Canned pork and beans
• 1 15-oz can Canned kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 15-oz can Canned butter beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Molasses
• 1 tbsp Yellow mustard
• 2 tbsp Cider vinegar
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 0.5 tsp Liquid smoke (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the rendered grease in the pan.

Step 3

Add the ground beef and chopped onion to the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender. Drain any excess grease.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork and beans, kidney beans, and butter beans.

Step 5

Add the cooked bacon, browned beef, and onions to the bean mixture.

Step 6

To the bowl, stir in ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and liquid smoke (if using). Mix all ingredients well until thoroughly combined.

Step 7

Transfer the mixture to a large oven-safe baking dish or Dutch oven, spreading it out evenly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.

Step 9

Remove the cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes to allow the top to caramelize slightly.

Step 10

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

Step 11

Serve warm as a side dish or main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1924.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4560.5

Total Fat 273.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 96.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 801.1mg	0%
Sodium 12387.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 256.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.6g	0%
Total Sugars 151.8g
Protein 273.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 428.7mg	0%
Iron 20.0mg	0%
Potassium 6071.9mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 23.8%

Carbs: 22.4%