Apple 'n' Beef Bean Bake
Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook
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Slightly sweet apples blend beautifully with savory ground beef and baked beans. You can easily double the recipe for a potluck.
SERVINGS: 6-8
CATEGORY: Side Dish

METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onions, chopped
- 2 cans (16 ounces each) baked beans
- 3 medium tart apples, diced
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
In a large skillet, cook beef and onions over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until apples are tender. Yield: 6-8 servings.