By North Star



1 lb. lean ground beef
6cups dry red or pinto beans
2large yellow onion; diced
8cloves garlic; minced
1lb. bacon; cubed
2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
HOT water to cover beans
2(32 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
1-2 cups honey (or apple jelly) to taste
2tsp. cinnamon
1tsp. cloves
1tsp. allspice
2Tbs. chili powder
1-2tsp. tobasco (optional)

Brown ground beef in a well oiled 12" deep Dutch oven using 18-20 briquettes bottom. Add beans, onion, garlic, uncooked bacon, salt, pepper, and enough hot water to cover beans. Cover and simmer using 14-16 briquettes bottom and 10-12 briquettes top for 1-2 hours or until beans are tender adding additional water as necessary.

Stir in tomatoes, honey, and remaining seasonings. Cover and continue to simmer for 1 hour.

Serves: 10-12