Best in the West Beans Submitted by LAURA STEPANICK Ingredients 2 (8oz) can baked beans (i.e., Bush's Original) 1 (15oz) can butter beans 1 (15oz) can kidney beans 1/2 lb ground beef 10 slices of bacon 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 cup ketchup 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1/2 tsp pepper 2 tbl yellow mustard 2 tbl molasses From Chef Laura: This recipe is a PA family gathering favorite, so I'm not sure why they're called "Best in the West" baked beans!
Little City, Big Flavor
Instructions 1. Drain and rinse kidney beans and butter beans. 2. Cook the ground beef and onion (chopped) on stovetop. 3. Cook or bake bacon and tear into bite-sized pieces. 4. Combine all ingredients in either a baking dish or a slow cooker. a. Baking dish: bake covered at 350 degrees for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. b. Slow cooker, can maintain on low setting for hours, with occasional stirring; allow 1-2 hours for melding of flavors on low setting. Chef Tip: Recipe doubled yields approximately 10 cups and fits in a 4.5q slow cooker.
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