1/2 lb        ground beef

4 slices     bacon,diced

1/2 cup     chooped onion

32 oz.       pork ad beans undrained

16 oz.       kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1/2 cup     white sugar

1/2 cup     packed brown sugar

1/4 cup     catsup

1/4 cup     barbecue sauce

2 tbs.       molasses

2 tbs.       dry mustard

1/2 tsp.    chili powder, to tast

 

1. Preheat oven to 350

2. Brown beef, bacon and onion in a large skillet or dutch oven over medium heat.

3. Add beans and remaining ingredients, stirring to combine. Pour into two (1 1/2-quart each) buttered baking dishes.

4. Bake uncovered for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until thickened (do not stir).

5. Alternatively, place in a buttered crock pot and heat on low for about 4 hours, uncover during the last hour of cooking if you like your beans thick.

 

1 lb          ground beef

1/4 oz.     onion soup mix

1 tbs.       olive oil

1 med.     onion, thinly sliced

4 slices    swiss cheese

 

1. Preheat grill

2. In a small bowl,, combine beef and onion soup mix. Shape into four patties.

3. Grill patties about 5 minutes per side or until cooked through and internal   temperature reaches 170.

4. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onions until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. Before removing patties from grill, top with onions and a slice of cheese.