Three Bean Casserole
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Sides A hearty, classic three bean casserole featuring ground beef, brown sugar, and a tangy mustard-vinegar sauce. Perfect for potlucks and family gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 1 hour | None | 8 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Skillet
- Casserole dish
- Loaf pan
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 lb | Ground Beef | Browned |
| 1 can | Kidney Beans | 15 oz, or pinto beans |
| 1 can | Butter Beans | Or use frozen limas |
| 1 can | Pork and Beans | Medium size |
| 1/2 cup | Catsup | |
| 3/4 cup | Brown Sugar | |
| 1/2 cup | Onion | Chopped |
| 1 tsp | Dry Mustard | |
| 2 tbsp | Vinegar | |
| 1 tsp | Salt | |
| To taste | Black Pepper | |
| A few slices | Bacon | Fried, for topping |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation and BROWNING
- Brown the 1 lb ground beef in a skillet and season with 1 tsp salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Mixing and Baking
- Combine the browned beef with 1 can kidney beans, 1 can butter beans, 1 can pork and beans, 1/2 cup catsup, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup onion, 1 tsp dry mustard, and 2 tbsp vinegar.
- Transfer mixture to a casserole dish and bake at 350°F for 1 hr (or 300°F for 2 hours, or all day in a crock pot until bubbly and thick).
- Top with fried bacon slices before serving.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.
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