Bean Soup Upgrade
Serves 8
20 mins prep
50 mins cook
70 mins total
This bean soup is not your average recipe; it's loaded with crispy bacon, ground beef, hot links, and hot dogs, all simmered in sweet BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Bold and messy, this comfort food will surely satisfy your cravings.
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1: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. 2: In the same pot (with the bacon grease), add the ground beef. Cook until browned, then drain and set aside. 3: Add the sliced hot links and hot dogs to the pan. Cook until browned and slightly crispy on the edges. Remove and drain on a paper towel. 4: Carefully pour off most of the grease, then return the pot to the heat. Add baked beans, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. Stir well to combine. 5: Cover and let the mixture simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. 6: Add all the cooked meats—bacon, beef, hot links, and hot dogs—back into the pot. Stir to combine. 7: Let everything simmer together for 15–20 minutes so the flavors meld into a rich, savory stew. 8: Ladle into bowls and serve hot with cornbread, white rice, or crackers on the side.
