Fourth of July Bean Casserole

1/2 lb. sliced bacon, diced

1 lb. ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

1 can (28 oz) pork & beans

1 can (17 oz) lima, northern or navy beans - rinsed & drained

1 can (15-16 oz) dark red kidney beans - rinsed and drained

1/2 cup BBQ sauce

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

2 Tbsp. prepared mustard

2 Tbsp. molasses (opt.)

1 tsp salt (I omit)

1/2 tsp chilli powder (opt.)

In a large skillet, cook bacon, beef & onion until meat is brown and onion is tender; drain. Transfer to a greased 2 1/2 qt. baking dish; add all of the beans and mix well. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; stir into beef and bean mixture. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 45 min. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.

Jan Loudenslager