Dolly Parton's Cowboy Pork and Beans

Lennie's Note:

Another celebrity recipe from my collection. I have never heard of October beans, but the University of Tennessee has this to say: "Horticultural beans, known as shelly or October beans, are grown on a limited acreage in Tennessee."

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 medium onions , chopped fine
• 1 small bell pepper , chopped fine
• 2 (1 ounce) canspork and beans or 5 cups october beans
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Brown ground beef, onions and pepper in a 10" skillet.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Pour into baking dish and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

Reviews

[dianabanana]

I tripled this recipe and took it to a potluck. I came home with an empty pot and requests for the recipe. Easy and tasty. I did cut back on the mustard a bit, but followed the rest to a T.

[Born Burris]

These are great I made them tonight.I did leave out the onions and bell pepper My husband can't have them.I did add 2 cups of ketchup sound like a lot I know but they were mighty good!! OH and I use 3 11oz cans of pork and beans.

[Jessica in HI]

Very good flavor. It was a different kind of dish than I'm used to, so I would prefer it as a side dish.