Steve’s mom loved to make these “Best in the West” beans for summer picnics. Try the recipe for yourself this summer!

BEST IN THE WEST BEANS INGREDIENTS
- ½ lb ground beef
- 5 slices bacon, chopped
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup no-salt ketchup
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 Tbsp mustard
- 2 Tbsp molasses
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 (16-oz) can kidney beans
- 1 (16-oz) can butter beans
- 1 (16-oz) can pork and beans
PREPARATION
- Brown ground beef and bacon. Drain. Add onion and cook until tender. Add all other ingredients except beans and mix well.
- Drain kidney beans and butter beans. Add all beans to meat mixture. Pour into 3-quart casserole dish.
- Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.

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