Hearty Three or 4 Bean Casserole


  • 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) can favorite baked beans [I like Bush’s Country Style]
  • 1 (15 ounce) can White or Black beans, drained
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1/3-1/2 cup packed brown sugar [to taste]
  • 2 TB Molasses
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 4 ounces bacon, chopped [ I used turkey bacon]
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • *Optional* 1/2 cup diced green pepper
Next time I make this, probably over Easter weekend, I'll likely add a can of green beans too. 'Cuz hey, I like green beans, and I think they'll add a needed bit o' color to these too. And also, make it a Hearty Four Bean Casserole. I can live with that.
Here is the 4 bean variation I told you about with: crumbled bacon, and baked, white, kidney, and green beans. Hold the ground beef. 


Directions:
  1. In a very large skillet [mine Pictured is 5 QT, I think] over medium heat, fry the ground beef, bacon and onion together until ground beef is no longer pink. Drain fat.
  2. To meat mixture in skillet add: beans, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, white vinegar, dry mustard, brown sugar, Molasses. Mix thoroughly, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cover and heat over med-low for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. **or BAKE in large casserole dish, at 350 degrees, covered, for 30 minutes.**

Why do I do this blog?

Well, because I like easy to make, flavorful dishes with a moderate fat count, and a wide variety of them. This blog is the perfect place to bring together all of my favorites for easy access to pull up to use when it's time to make dinner.