Three-Bean Beef Casserole

Packed with fiber and plant-based protein from three types of beans, this hearty dish keeps you full and satisfied while staying low in saturated fat.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (14 servings), not per serving.

• 1 pound lean ground beef (90%) · 1212 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 large onion, chopped · 61 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar · 205 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup ketchup · 134 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 tablespoons vinegar · 6 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper · 3 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium kidney beans, drained · 1672 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 can (15 ounces) pork and beans · 456 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium great northern beans, drained · 1052 kcal in the whole recipe

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until the beef is browned and the onion is tender.

   

2. Carefully drain any excess fat from the skillet.

   

3. Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, vinegar, black pepper, and all of the beans until well combined.

   

4. Transfer the mixture into a large casserole dish and bake uncovered for 30 minutes until hot and bubbling.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.