Best in the West Beans
1/2 pound lean ground beef
8 slices turkey bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2
teaspoons prepared mustard
2 teaspoons molasses
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6
cups cooked* large lima beans or 4 cans butter beans (15 oz. Each), drained
*2 cups dry makes 6 cups cooked
Preheat oven to 350ºF
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meat; drain. Add bacon and onion, cook until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. In a small bowl combine sugars, ketchup, barbecue sauce, mustard, molasses and seasonings; mix well.
Combine sauce mixture, meat, and beans in 3-quart casserole dish. Cover. Bake 45 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Makes 7 1/2 cups. Serves 6-8.
Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories 313, Protein 22 g, Carbohydrates 47 g, Fat 5g,Calories from fat 13%, Cholesterol 30 g, Fiber 12 g, Folate 141 mcg, Sodium 450mg










