3-Bean Baked Beans

Great for COOKOUTS, family gatherings, potlucks or if you're just having hot dogs at home. The 3 variety of beans in addition to ground beef and bacon give a hearty dish. This recipe is not overly sweet, but very flavorful and filling. Easy preparation!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon
• 1  lb ground beef
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce)  tomato sauce
• 1 (15 ounce)  diced tomatoes
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can  pork and beans (Phillips)
• 1 (16 ounce) can  mixed  beans (pinto and great northern by Bush's)

Directions

1. Fry bacon until crisp, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings. Crumble and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan saute chopped onion and remove. Brown ground beef and then add onions.
3. Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes (undrained), ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, worcestershire, salt and bacon drippings. Simmer for 1 minute and remove. Lightly stir in beans and crumbled bacon.
4. Pour into a 3 quart baking dish. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes.
5. Enjoy!