Ingredients

The following ingredients have 20 Servings
  • 1/2 pound bacon
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 45 ounces pork and beans ((Van Camp's is gluten-free))
  • 16 ounces butter beans (drained)
  • 15 ounces kidney beans (drained)
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce ((Sweet Baby Ray's is gluten-free))
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons mustard
  • 2 tablespoons molasses ((or dark Karo syrup))
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt ((or to taste))
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper ((or to taste))

Instruction

  • Fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towel and crumble or chop into smaller pieces. 
  • Pour off most of the grease from pan and add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook until ground beef is browned and onions are soft and clear. Season to taste with salt and pepper 
  • Place ground beef mixture and bacon crumbles into a large crockpot.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir well. 
  • Cover with lid and cook on high 1-2 hours or on low for 4-6 hours.