Fourth of July Beans

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!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb  sliced bacon, diced
• 1⁄2 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
• 1⁄2 cup barbecue sauce
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup  packed brown sugar
• 2  tablespoons mustard
• 2  tablespoons molasses
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 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.