Fourth of July Beans

Kim D.'s Note:

I found this recipe in a Taste of Home magazine a few years back and fixed them for our annual 4th of July BBQ. They were a HUGE hit and now they are on the menu every 4th of July!

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• ½ lb sliced bacon , diced
• ½ lb ground beef
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans
• 1 (17 ounce) can lima beans , rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans , rinsed and drained
• ½ cup barbecue sauce
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon chili powder

Directions:

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon, beef and onions until meat is brown and onions are tender; drain.
2. Transfer meat into a greased 2 1/2-quart baking dish; add all the beans and mix well.
3. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into beef and bean mixture.
4. Cover and bake at 350F for 45 minutes.
5. Uncover and bake for 15 minutes longer.

Reviews

[Chef #570079]

My family has been a fan of this recipe for years. Very easy to make. Sometimes I eliminate the hamburger....still a hit! This one is a keeper!

[~Paula~]

A very good barbecued bean dish. Made exactly as the recipe requested and it turned out well, just a little on the sweet side for our tastes. Next time I make this, I will definately cut back on the sugar.