SMOKY BEEF 'N' BEANS

Smoky Beef 'n' Beans image

Liquid Smoke gives a unique taste to this thick and hearty combination of beef and beans shared by Anita Curtis. "I serve it with a crisp salad to make a complete meal," notes the Camarillo, California cook.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 6h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 cup chopped onion
12 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, drained
1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a skillet, cook the beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 1171mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 22g protein.