Ingredients:
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 teaspoons dryed chili flakes ( or to taste)
8 -10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) cans butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) cans pork and beans, undrained
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons chili powder ( can use more)
salt and pepper
Directions:
Set oven to 350 F.
Grease a 3-quart baking dish.
In a Dutch oven brown the beef with onion, garlic and chili flakes, stirring with a wooden spoon to crumble the beef.
Cook beef until no longer pink; drain fat.
Stir in bacon and all remaining ingredients; heat until simmering, adjusting seasoning to taste.
Transfer into prepared baking dish.
At this point you can chill for a minimum of 8 hours and then bake later.
Bake for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Servings: 8-10
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.