• Cooking Time: 4 to 6 hours
• Servings: 8 to 10
• Preparation Time: 20 minutes
• 1½ lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. bacon, chopped
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 (16-oz) cans pork and beans
• 1 (16-oz) can butter beans
• 1 cup ketchup
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

1. 1. Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until crumbly; drain.
3. 2. In the same skillet, saute the bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is cooked and onion is browned; drain.
5. 3. Combine the cooked ground beef, bacon, and onion with the remaining ingredients in a crock-pot, mixing well. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours.
7. * Note: If you don’t have a crock-pot or slow cooker you could also combine the ingredients in a Dutch oven and cook on the stovetop over low heat or in a 300 degree F oven for the specified time, checking on it and stirring occasionally.

An old family recipe that's perfect for picnics, potlucks and football parties!