🥘 Pork & Beans Ground Beef Skillet Casserole
This is one of those easy, budget-friendly dinners that tastes like comfort food heaven 😍 Perfect for a quick family meal!
🛒 Ingredients
1 lb (450g) ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large can (28 oz / 800g) pork and beans
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Salt & black pepper to taste
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but delicious)
👩🍳 Instructions
Brown the beef
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is fully browned. Drain excess grease.
Add garlic
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour pork and beans over the beef
Add the entire can (do not drain). Stir gently to combine.
Add flavor
Mix in ketchup, mustard, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
Simmer
Let everything simmer for 10–15 minutes so flavors blend and sauce thickens.
Optional cheesy finish
Sprinkle cheddar on top, cover, and cook until melted (about 3–5 minutes).
OR transfer to a baking dish and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes.
🍽️ Serve With
Rice
Mashed potatoes
Toasted bread
Cornbread
🔥 Tip:
Add crispy bacon, bell peppers, or a dash of BBQ sauce for extra flavor!
If you’d like, I can also give you a slow cooker version 😊
