CHOPPED MEAT AND BEANS

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This is a simple, homey recipe passed down from my grandmother. She made it with ground beef but it can be made with any ground meat you like. I make it exclusively now with ground turkey.

Provided by LarryG56

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground meat, of choice
4 slices bacon
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (55 ounce) can baked beans (recommend Bush's)
8 ounces tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Saute the bacon in a large pan over medium heat. Remove and drain on paper towel.
  • Saute the chopped meat, onion, peppers and garlic in the bacon renderings until the meat is browned.
  • Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch bits and add to the meat.
  • Add the tomato sauce and beans.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.
  • Serve over white rice.

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