The best loaded baked beans

🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the meat: In a large cast iron skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Drain excess grease and set aside.
2. Prep the veggies and bacon: Dice bell pepper, onion, and bacon. Slice the sausage.
3. Combine everything: In the same skillet, add cooked beef, sausage, bacon, onion, and bell pepper. Stir in baked beans, maple syrup, brown sugar, BBQ seasoning, and water.
4. Bake or smoke:
   • Oven: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 minutes, stirring once or twice.
   • Smoker: Smoke at 225°F for 1 hour, then increase to 350°F for 30–40 minutes.
5. Serve: Once bacon is cooked and veggies are soft, serve hot. Perfect with cornbread or grilled meats!

🕒 Total time: ~1 hour 30 minutes