Vera's Baked Beans in a Dutch Oven

This is one of several Dutch Oven Bean recipes I cook up:It is one of our families favorites:

Vera's Baked Beans
1 lb. lean ground beef 1/2 cup catsup
1/2 lb. bacon 16 oz. Homestyle® Chili Sauce
1 large yellow onion; diced 2 Tbs. prepared mustard
1 small green pepper; diced 1/2 lb. pre-cooked ham; cubed
1/2 cup brown sugar (2) 31 oz. cans pork and beans

Heat a 12" Dutch oven using 18-20 briquettes bottom until oven is hot. Add ground beef and cook until brown. Remove browned beef and drain grease.

Cut bacon into 1 inch slices and place in oven and fry until brown. Add onions and green pepper and saute until onions are translucent. Drain off excess fat. Reduce briquettes on bottom to 12-14. Add browned beef, brown sugar, catsup, chili sauce, and mustard. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add ham and beans. Cover and add approximately 15 briquettes to the lid. Simmer for 2 hours stirring every 15 minutes.

Serves: 12

This recipe has been handed down by Vera Sorensen of Manti, Utah. It is loved by everyone who has tried it. You'll love it too! Posted by Randy Patten