BEST IN THE WEST BARBECUE BEAN BAKE (Terry Suhre)

By LADONMANK

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef (chuck or round)
• 1 lb. bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• 1/2 c. barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 4 tbsp. prepared mustard
• 4 tbsp. molasses
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 3/4 tsp. pepper
• 2 (16 oz.) cans red kidney beans
• 2 (16 oz.) cans pork & beans
• 2 (16 oz.) cans butter beans

Preparation

Step 1

Brown ground beef, bacon and onion. Drain excess fat. Combine and add all other ingredients, except the beans; stir well. Add beans and combine thoroughly. Bake for 1 hour or longer at 350 degrees. Makes 20 to 24 servings.