Monday, March 14, 2011

Baked Bean Casserole

Baked Bean Casserole
Original recipe from The Deen Brothers, "Y'All Come Eat" Cookbook, pg. 150

Non-stick cooking spray
2 T vegetable or olive oil
2 large onions, finely chopped (2 C)
1 lb. ground beef
2-15oz. cans Boston-style baked beans
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped (1 C)
1/4 C packed light brown sugar
1 T Dijon mustard
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
5 slices bacon

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Coat a 2 quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium eat.  Add the onion, cook about 5 minutes or until softened.  Add the beef; cook about 10 minutes or until brown, breaking meat up with a fork as it cooks.
3. In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture with teh remaining ingredients except the bacon; mix well.  Pour beef mixture into the prepared casserole; arrange the bacon slices on top.  Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.  Bake about 45 minutes or until thick and bubbly.  Bacon will not be crisp at this point.  Uncover dish and preheat broiler.  Broil for 1-2 minutes or until the bacon is crisp.