Ingredients

Method

1. 1

   Add 1/2 pound of chopped bacon to a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

2. 2

   Cook the bacon, stirring constantly, until it is evenly cooked and crispy.

3. 3

   Remove the crispy bacon from the skillet, leaving the rendered fat behind.

4. 4

   To the bacon fat in the skillet, add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent.

5. 5

   Add 1 pound of ground beef to the skillet with the vegetables.

6. 6

   Season the ground beef with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.

7. 7

   Break up the beef and cook until it is browned. Drain any excess grease.

8. 8

   Stir in 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce.

9. 9

   Pour in two 28-ounce cans of original baked beans and stir to combine.

10. 10

    Season the bean mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Stir well.

11. 11

    Add the cooked bacon back to the skillet.

12. 12

    Stir in 4 tablespoons each of relish, barbecue sauce, and mustard until everything is well combined.

13. 13

    Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes.

14. 14

    Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and give the baked beans a good stir.

15. 15

    Serve hot, optionally with a side of cornbread.