My dearest 80-something friend Betty gave me this sensational, hearty recipe for a 3-bean hot dish. She's Finnish, I believe this has roots to home, and it's really tasty! My hubby, who hates beans, demanded I get the recipe. We first devoured it at Betty and Jim's 60th wedding anniversary! Perfect for potlucks.
Ingredients
- bacon: 0.25 pound
- ground beef: 1 pound
- onion: 1 piece (diced)
- pork and beans: 1 can (15 ounce can, drained)
- kidney beans: 1 can (15 ounce can, drained)
- butter beans: 1 can (15 ounce can, drained)
- ketchup: 0.5 cup
- brown sugar: 0.5 cup
- white vinegar: 2 Tbsp
- yellow mustard: 1 Tbsp
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cooled. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
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Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add onion and cook until clear, about 5 minutes more.
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Combine cooked bacon, cooked beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on High until heated through, about 1 hour.
