Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 5 slices bacon, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/3 cup packed coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup sweetener (such as erythritol or stevia)
• 1/4 cup reduced-sugar ketchup
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (choose a low-sugar or sugar-free option)
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained
• 1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Instructions:

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1. Preheat the Oven:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or casserole dish.

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2. Cook the Ground Beef and Bacon:

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and diced bacon over medium heat until the beef is browned and the bacon is crispy.

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

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3. Prepare the Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut sugar, sweetener, ketchup, barbecue sauce, molasses, mustard, chili powder, and salt until well combined.

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4. Combine Ingredients:

In the prepared baking dish, combine the cooked ground beef, bacon, and onion mixture with the cans of pork and beans, butter beans, and kidney beans. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.

5. Bake the Beans:

Pour the prepared sauce over the bean mixture in the baking dish and stir to coat.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.

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6. Serve and Enjoy:

Remove the foil from the baking dish and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbly and the beans are heated through.

Serve your Protein-Packed Low-Calorie Three-Bean Baked Beans hot as a flavorful and nutritious side dish!

#Protein-Rich #Gluten-free #Diary-free #Lactose-free #Egg-free

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