Mom's Chuckwagon Beans

Submitted by Musical Joy

"One of my Mom's most requested recipes. Great for large family gatherings, pot-lucks and cookouts! This is very hearty; not mushy at all. I've actually made this for a main dish since it's so filing. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 16-20

ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef, browned
• 1 medium diced onion
• 1⁄2 lb bacon, cook crisp and save drippings
• 1 (16 ounce) can great northern beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (16 ounce) can pork n' beans
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 1⁄2 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 dash Worcestershire sauce

directions

1. Cook bacon.
2. Brown ground beef with the diced onion.
3. Place first 3 items in a large oven roaster (I use an Enamelware roaster).
4. To this, add the 3 cans of beans; do not drain beans.
5. Mix all other ingredients together in a medium bowl.
6. Pour over meat and beans and stir well.
7. Bake at 350 for 1 hour covered.
8. Remove lid or foil and bake for 20 more minutes.

Reviews

[Slpee1]

Everyone loves when we bring these to cookouts! If the picture comes through - that is the batch we just made. I omit the granular sugar but add all the bacon drippings (what a nice word for all that grease haha). The serving size mentioned doesn't quite match my servings. This size batch will do a side serving of 8-10 or 4-6 very hearty (using as the meal) servings.

 

[pittgal]

I love this. I added a chopped green peper and a can of butter beans. The directions don't say to drain the beans or not, I elected to drain mine. I also added about a tsp of liquid smoke and a tsp of vinegar to the mixture. Very very good for potlucks.

 

[Sharon loves her ki]

Liked this very much! great for side dish to steak or burgers

 

[Gerry]

This recipe tastes like the old fashioned beans that take hours and hours to make. The smell when cooking tantalized the senses and had our mouths watering. It is an excellent recipe and special enough to serve to guests. This is a large recipe, froze the leftovers and they were delicious when reheated as well. Thank you for posting this recipe.

 

[anoblemind]

Love this recipe. I use Jimmy Dean Hot sausage instead of the ground beef and substitute Ranch Style beans with Jalapeños instead of the kidney beans. Everyone loves this recipe. Thanks for sharing.