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Three-Bean Bake Recipe

Being big eaters, my three sons love this recipe that I created. Leftovers can be used as a taco filling or a topping for baked potatoes.—Meredith Mabe, Columbus, Indiana

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Three-Bean Bake Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/2 hours

Yield: 12-14 Servings

20 90 110

Ingredients

3 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, drained
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 to 4 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In an ovenproof Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and red pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
Cover and bake at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until heated through, stirring once. Yield: 12-14 servings.

For added convenience, make Three-Bean Bake in a slow cooker. Cook the beef, onion and red pepper as directed; drain. Transfer to a slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook on low for 4 to 5 hours or until heated through.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 291 calories, 10 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 690 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Three-Bean Bake in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p213