Fourth of July Bean Casserole (Taste of Home)

I have to say this is my favorite baked bean recipe so far. I didn't add the extra sugar or packed brown sugar or the molasses because I thought it was too sweet already. I threw in some spicy mustard to give it more of a kick, but I will post as written. The beef and bacon make plain pork and beans so much better.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb bacon, strips diced
• 1⁄2 lb ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 28  ounces  pork and beans
• 16  ounces kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 15 1⁄4 ounces lima beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup sugar (I skipped this ingredient)
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar (I skipped this ingredient)
• 2  tablespoons prepared mustard (I added some extra spicy mustard)
• 2  tablespoons molasses (I skipped this ingredient)
• 1  teaspoon salt (I skipped this ingredient)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder (I skipped this ingredient)

Directions

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, beef, and onion until meat is no longer pink and drain.
2. Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 quart baking dish and add all of the beans and mix well. In a small bowl combine the remaining ingredients and stir into beef and bean mixture.
3. Cover and bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.