Full of Beans Hot Dish

Name: Full of Beans Hot Dish
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (90%); 1 large onion (chopped); 1/4 cup brown sugar (packed); 1/2 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cans low-sodium kidney beans (15.5 ounce); 1 can pork and beans (15 ounce); 2 can low-sodium great northern beans (15.5 ounce)

Source: University of Wisconsin Cooperative Extension Service Family Living Program

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

Beans are unique foods that can be counted as either a vegetable or protein. This dish comes together quickly with canned beans but can also be made with dried beans.

Makes

8 servings

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90%)
1 large onion (chopped)
1/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons vinegar
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cans low-sodium kidney beans (15.5 ounce)
1 can pork and beans (15 ounce)
2 can low-sodium great northern beans (15.5 ounce)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Preheat over to 350 °F.
Cook ground beef and onions. Drain fat.
Add remaining ingredients and mix.
Place in casserole dish.
Bake in the oven at 350 °F for 30 minutes.

Notes

For convenience this recipe includes canned beans. To lower the sodium, feel free to use dried beans that have been prepared according to the package directions. Learn more about: Onions

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