My grandmother wrote this down on an index card in 1962 and it survived decades of summer gatherings. Three items and the pan is always scraped clean.

This Oven Baked Beef Kensington pairs seasoned ground beef with sweet baked beans under a blanket of melted cheddar cheese for a quick, comforting casserole. Simple to prepare, it bakes up hot, rich, and bubbling in under 30 minutes.

Oven Baked 3-Ingredient Beef Kensington

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch glass baking dish.

2. Brown the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into bite-sized crumbles. Drain off any excess grease.

3. Combine and layer: Stir the baked beans into the skillet with the beef until evenly combined. Spoon the beef and bean mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into a flat layer.

4. Top with cheese: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top of the mixture.

5. Bake and rest: Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the casserole is hot and the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and lightly golden around the edges. Rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.