Give the regular baked beans an uplift from a classic side dish to a meaty main by adding lean ground beef to make this wonderful hearty casserole, delicious and easy dinner option.
Place a pot on medium fire and add the ground meat once is hot. Add the chopped onion and garlic once it is beginning to sizzle. Mix and cook covered for 3-4 minutes.
Add the carrot and the remaining dry ingredients (cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and freshly ground black pepper. Mix well and allow to cook for a further 5 minutes. I also added turmeric but I have forgotten to put that in picture. It is optional though.
Once cooked, add the cherry tomatoes and the baked beans. Cook for a further 5 -10 min uncovered so the gravy reduces and the dish gets a nice color.
Add the fresh herbs and stir. Turn off the heat.
The baked beans with ground beef is ready and can be served.
Notes
If you are using ready-bought canned baked beans use low salt or add no more salt to the dish to keep it low salt if you are following a low-salt dietÂ
Add 2 or more (depending on personal taste) spoons of molasses or dark sugar. I personally like this dish without. Mind due, the ready-bought baked beans already contain sugar ;-).Â