These Gluten Free Baked Beans with Ground Beef are the easiest one pot side dish you can bring to a summer cookout or potluck. Ground beef and onion are browned right in a Dutch oven, then canned baked beans, gluten free Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar are stirred in and baked until hot and bubbling.
The whole recipe comes together in one pot with almost no cleanup, and it tastes like it simmered on the stove all day.
The gluten free Worcestershire sauce is the detail that makes this recipe safe for anyone eating gluten free, since regular Worcestershire sauce often contains gluten.
I use vegetarian baked beans for this recipe since they do not contain cured bacon, which is a personal preference of mine, but any 28 ounce can of baked beans works beautifully here.
Whether you are headed to a cookout, a potluck, or just want a hearty side dish for dinner, this gluten free baked beans recipe is ready in about 45 minutes from start to finish.
If you are looking for more bean recipes try my Gluten Free Cowboy Baked Beans, my Gluten Free Cheesy Pinto Beans, my Zesty Three Bean Salad with Tuna or my Black Beans and Corn Salad.
You can find all of my side dishes here: Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
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Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a dutch oven on your stovetop over medium heat cook the ground beef and break it into pieces with a meat chopper. Add the onions and cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the beans, gluten free Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper to the dutch oven. Stir to combine.
Put the lid on your dutch oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
Let cool slightly and then serve.
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Gluten Free Baked Beans with Ground Beef
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Ground beef and onion browned in a Dutch oven, then combined with canned baked beans, gluten free Worcestershire sauce, mustard, and brown sugar and baked until hot and bubbling. This easy gluten free baked beans recipe is a hearty one pot side dish perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, and BBQs.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
- 3 - 28 ounce cans Baked Beans
- 2 Tbsp Gluten Free Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
In a dutch oven on your stovetop over medium heat cook the ground beef and break it into pieces with a meat chopper. Add the onions and cook until the onion is translucent.
Add the beans, gluten free Worcestershire sauce, mustard, brown sugar, salt and pepper to the dutch oven. Stir to combine.
Put the lid on your dutch oven and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes until heated through and bubbling.
Let cool slightly and then serve.
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Notes
I used vegetarian baked beans because they don't have cured bacon in them. That is a personal dietary choice I make. You can use whatever 28 ounce baked bean you would like for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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Storage
Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, or in the microwave in 30 second intervals until warmed through.
This recipe also freezes well. Transfer cooled beans to a freezer safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Top Tip
Use gluten free Worcestershire sauce and double check the label on your canned baked beans before starting. Regular Worcestershire sauce often contains gluten, and some baked bean brands may include ingredients that are not gluten free. Confirming both ahead of time means you can put this dish together with confidence and focus on the cooking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ground turkey or Italian sausage both work well in this recipe. Brown the protein the same way and proceed with the rest of the recipe as written.
A Dutch oven is ideal because you can brown the beef and bake the beans in the same pot, but any oven safe pot with a lid will work. If your pot does not have a lid, cover it tightly with foil before baking.
Yes. Brown the ground beef and onion ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. When you are ready to bake, combine the cooked beef with the remaining ingredients in your Dutch oven and bake as directed. This is a great way to save time on the day of a cookout or potluck.
Choosing Your Baked Beans
Any 28 ounce can of baked beans works for this recipe, so use whatever your family prefers. I use vegetarian baked beans since they do not contain cured bacon, which is a personal choice.
If you prefer a smokier flavor, look for a brand labeled brown sugar or hickory style. Always check the label to confirm the baked beans you choose are gluten free, since some brands may use ingredients that contain gluten.
Choosing Your Ground Beef
I recommend 80/20 ground beef for this recipe. The extra fat keeps the beef tender and adds flavor to the dish as it cooks. If you use a leaner ground beef like 90/10, the beans will still taste great but may be slightly less rich.
There is no need to drain the beef before adding the beans since the fat helps flavor the sauce as everything bakes together.
Serving Suggestions
These baked beans are a classic side dish for so many occasions.
- At a summer cookout. Serve alongside burgers, hot dogs, or grilled chicken for a complete backyard meal.
- At a potluck or BBQ. This recipe feeds a crowd and travels well in the Dutch oven you baked it in.
- As a main dish. Since this recipe already includes ground beef, it is hearty enough to serve as a main course with a side of cornbread or a simple salad.
- For Fourth of July. This is one of the easiest make ahead sides for a holiday cookout and pairs perfectly with your other gluten free BBQ recipes.
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