Baked Beans

By North Star



An excellent BBQ summer side dish!



1 lb. bacon, optional

1/2 lb. ground beef

2 large onions, chopped

1/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup katsup

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

3 tablespoon molasses

1 teaspoon chili powder

Salt and Pepper, optional

1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans

1 (16 oz.) can black or Great northern beans

1 (28 oz.) can pork and beans



Cook the bacon, beef and onion in microwave colander or casserole, until browned. Drain off fat and mix with other ingredients in a larger casserole. Cook uncovered, at 100% power for 5-10 minutes or until boiling. Reduce power to 50-70% power and slow cook additional 25-30 minutes or until sauce cook down and thickens. Let stand a few minutes to set up before serving.
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