Vegan Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Hearty Baked Beans with Ground Beef recipe—a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Packed with protein-rich canned navy beans and savory plant-based ground beef, this dish is simmered to perfection in a flavorful medley of molasses, brown sugar, tomato paste, and smoked paprika for a perfectly balanced sweet-smoky kick. Baked to golden caramelized perfection in the oven, this one-pot wonder is as hearty as it is wholesome. Perfect for family dinners, barbecues, or meal prep, this vegan baked beans recipe is easy to make and ready in under an hour. Serve it as a main dish with crusty bread or as a satisfying side—either way, it’s bound to be a crowd-pleaser!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 ounces plant-based ground beef
• 3 cups canned navy beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the plant-based ground beef. Cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and slightly crispy.

Step 4

Stir in the tomato paste, mixing well to incorporate with the ground beef mixture.

Step 5

Add the navy beans, molasses, brown sugar, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, salt, and water. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then remove from heat.

Step 7

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil, transfer it to the preheated oven, and bake for 25 minutes.

Step 8

After 25 minutes, uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the top to slightly caramelize.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your vegan hearty baked beans with ground beef.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1607.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1899.3

Total Fat 86.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5515.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 215.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.0g	0%
Total Sugars 85.6g
Protein 97.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 671.4mg	0%
Iron 28.1mg	0%
Potassium 4460.5mg	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: 38.3%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 42.5%