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Texas Style Baked Beans
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course BBQ, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 12
Calories 208 kcal

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 13x9-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
Keyword baked beans, Barbecue, comfort food, family recipe, potluck favorite, spicy beans, texas style, vintage recipe
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