Three Bean Casserole

Submitted by VeggiesByCandlelight

"You know you have a winning recipe when it shows up again and again, no matter where you are or what the occasion."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 3⁄4 lb bulk pork sausage or 3/4 lb homemade sausage
• 3⁄4 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Little Smokies sausage
• 2 stalks celery, sliced or 1 cup sliced celery
• 1 medium onions, chopped or 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 (21 ounce) cans baked beans (any variety)
• 15 ounces butter beans, drained
• 15 ounces kidney beans, drained
• 2 cups ketchup
• 4 tablespoons ground mustard
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 4 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 1⁄16 teaspoon red pepper sauce
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper

directions

1. In a 10 inch skillet, add the sausage, ground beef, celery, onion, and garlic and cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink; drain.
2. In a a 3½ - 6 quart slow cooker, combine the meat mixture and remaining ingredients. Cover & cook on low heat setting 5-6 hours.
3. Turn off the slow-cooker, let it's contents cool, and transfer to the refrigerator (the flavors really meld over-night).
4. The next day cook in the slow-cooker, on low heat setting, another 2 hours.
5. Serve & Enjoy!