Beef and Bean Pot

This recipe is a last-minute throw-anything-together-for-a-picnic recipe. I had a few hours to figure out what to make and I live out of town, so a trip to the store was out of the question.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 780 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans
• 6 slices bacon, diced
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 6 slices American cheese
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium high heat, saute the ground beef, onion and bacon for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent; drain excess fat.

Step 3

In a 3 quart casserole dish, combine the vinegar, mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, green bell pepper, kidney beans, chili beans, pork and beans and the meat mixture. Stir together until well blended.

Step 4

Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes, remove from oven and top with the cheese and crushed tortilla chips. Return to oven and bake for 5 to 6 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.