Smoky Beef 'n' Beans
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.8 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Cook: 6 hours
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 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.
Nutrition 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.