Old Settlers Beans

By bbarton81

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound ground beef,
• 1/2 pound sliced bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar (she uses light)
• 1/4 cup bottled barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1-2 teaspoons chili powder, to taste
• 1 (31-ounce) can pork and beans
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and retain drippings in pan. Add ground beef and onion to pan and cook until brown. Drain off fat. Stir in water, sugar, barbecue sauce, catsup, molasses and chili powder. Stir in all the beans. Put in bowl and mix together. Transfer to 3-quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered for one hour, stirring twice. Yield: 12-16 servings.