Pioneer Beans
1 lb. ground beef
1/4 lb. sliced bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 C.)
1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 15-oz. can pork and beans in tomato sauce
1 C. catsup
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1/4 C. molasses
1 T. vinegar
1 T. prepared mustard
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chopped bacon, and onion until meat is no longer pink and the onion is tender. Drain off the fat. Stir in the drained kidney beans and butter beans, undrained pork and beans, catsup, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, and mustard. Transfer the mixture to a 2- 2 1/2-quart casserole. Cover and bake in a 350�F oven for 30 minutes. Uncover casserole; bake for 30 minutes more.
Crockery cooker directions. Prepare beans as directed, except transfer meat and bean mixture to a 3 1/2to 4-quart electric crockery cooker. Cover and cook on low heat setting for 5 to 6 hours, or on high heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Yield: 12 servings
Calories: 256
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 4g