Texas Style Baked Beans are a bold and savory take on the traditional baked bean dish, elevated with lean ground sirloin, chili powder, green chilies, and a tangy BBQ sauce. With roots in Southwestern cuisine, this recipe brings together the hearty richness of beans and meat with a smoky, spicy flavor profile. Ideal for cookouts, potlucks, or family dinners, it’s a one-pan crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with grilled meats and cornbread.
Ingredients
- ½ lb lean ground sirloin
- ½ cup onion (chopped )
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 45 oz red beans (or pinto beans, undrained)
- 4 oz mild green chilies (diced)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Step 2: Cook the Sirloin
- Cook ground sirloin in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 8 minutes, stirring often, until browned.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer meat to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 3: Sauté the Onion
- Discard excess drippings.
- Add vegetable oil and chopped onion to the same skillet.
- Cook for about 2 minutes until slightly soft, stirring constantly.
Step 4: Combine Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine beans (with liquid), green chilies, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, garlic, chili powder, and salt.
- Stir in the cooked sirloin and sautéed onions.
Step 5: Bake
- Transfer mixture to a 13×9-inch baking dish or a 3-quart casserole dish.
- Bake uncovered at 350°F for 50 minutes until bubbling and heated through.
Tips
- Substitute pinto beans with kidney beans or navy beans if needed
- Drain beans well to avoid excess liquid in the finished dish
- Add diced bell peppers for extra texture and sweetness
- Use smoked paprika if chili powder is unavailable
- Swap sirloin for ground beef or ground chuck if preferred
- Increase hot sauce for a spicier Texas-style kick
- Prepare a day ahead, flavor improves overnight
- Bake uncovered for a thicker consistency
- Serve alongside grilled meats or cornbread
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months
Nutrition
Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 261mgPotassium: 540mgFiber: 9gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 4mg
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