Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15 lean)
  • 4 oz smoked turkey, diced small
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 56 oz baked beans in tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (halal)
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Place a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and diced smoked turkey. Cook, stirring and breaking the meat into small crumbles, until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the turkey has released its smoky oils.
  3. Stir in the diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and sauté for another 60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Carefully drain the excess fat from the skillet into a jar to ensure the casserole remains thick.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium. Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir constantly for 2 minutes, allowing the sugar to slightly caramelize and coat the meat in a glossy glaze.
  6. Pour in the baked beans in tomato sauce and stir until well combined.
  7. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30 minutes, or until the edges are bubbling and a rich brown crust forms on top.