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Smoky Beef 'n' Beans Recipe

Liquid Smoke gives a unique taste to this thick and hearty combination of beef and beans shared by Anita Curtis. "I serve it with a crisp salad to make a complete meal," notes the Camarillo, California cook.

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Smoky Beef 'n' Beans Recipe

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
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1 cup chopped onion
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a skillet, cook the beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 337 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 1,171 mg sodium, 44 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Smoky Beef N Beans in Quick Cooking March/April 1999, p35