DARN GOOD LOADED CROCKPOT BBQ BEANS

Darn Good Loaded Crockpot BBQ Beans image

Provided by Diane Atherton

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slice bacon (i used hickory smoked), fried and crumbled
1 lb lean ground beef
1 c onions, chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, chopped
1 (28-oz) can baked beans (i used bush's original
1 (16-oz) can lima beans (i used a pint of canned lima's)
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 c of your favorite bbq sauce (i used sweet baby rays original)
2 to 3 Tbsp yellow mustard
1/4 c packed brown sugar (i used dark)
2 to 3 Tbsp white vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp everglades seasoning (or your favorite seasoning salt)
1 to 2 tsp red pepper flakes, optional (some like hot, some like it hotter)
fresh ground pepper

Steps:

1. Fry bacon; crumble and set aside. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until crumbly; drain. I added onion and bell pepper to the meat. NOTE: You can saute the onion and bell pepper in bacon grease if you prefer and then add to meat.
2. Combine the cooked ground beef mixture with the remaining ingredients (except the bacon) in a crock-pot, mixing well. NOTE: I always spray the crock with PAM for easier cleanup.
3. Cook on high for 2 to 2 1/2 hours (or on low for 4 to 5 hours). Add fried bacon last 30 minutes of cooking time.
4. NOTE: If you don't have a crockpot, no problem, just cook over a low to medium heat on top or the stove. Or in the oven at 325 degrees for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours (uncovered). Serve with your favorite meat off the grill! Enjoy!