Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 6 slices smoked bacon coarsely chopped
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 slices (1/4 inch thick) smoked ham diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can (16 ounces) pinto beans
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with hatch green chilies (see notes)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Kansas City style barbecue sauce (see notes)

Instruction

  • In large skillet over medium heat cook bacon until it starts to crisp on the edges. Add ground beef and onion; cook until beef is browned and bacon is crispy. Add ham and cook another 1-2 minutes to get it a little crispy. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat, drain any excess grease and add to crock pot.
  • To crock pot add beans, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, yellow mustard, ketchup and barbecue sauce.
  • Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 4 hours.