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30-minute dinner — Baked beans with ground beef
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This Baked Beans with Ground Beef is a hearty stovetop version of classic baked beans. It uses canned beans, ground beef, onion, and a few simple seasonings. The whole recipe takes about 30 minutes, giving you the same slow-cooked flavor without waiting all day. Using canned beans means you’re not soaking dried beans overnight or waiting hours for them to cook. You skip the long simmering, but still get the same rich flavor you’d expect. Adding ground beef straight to the beans turns this into a full dinner without extra steps or dishes. If your family likes beans sweeter or with more kick, it’s easy to adjust — this recipe is flexible enough for tweaks without throwing off the balance. The flavors stay simple, and kids usually like it, even picky eaters. You also get some flexibility when cooking the onions and bell peppers (Step 2 in the recipe). Cook them separately if you prefer softer vegetables and less grease. Or, cook them directly with the beef to save time and dishes, letting the vegetables pick up extra flavor from the beef drippings. Once everything is simmering, there’s no need to stand at the stove. You can step away, just stirring occasionally. Leftovers reheat easily, and the flavor gets even better overnight. It won’t turn mushy when warmed back up, making it a good choice for lunches or nights when everyone eats at different times.
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