Barbecued Beef and Bean Casserole

Thom Hackett
Original by Yvonne Taylor Jones, Tallassee, Alabama
Servings: 5

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup minced onion
½ cup chopped celery
8 ounces can tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon brown sugar
salt and pepper
1 large can pork and beans

Cooking Method

Cook beef and vegetables in hot olive oil until soft. 

1. Add tomato sauce, water, garlic, vinegar, dry mustard, thyme, brown sugar, salt and pepper

2. Blend well.

3. Simmer 5 minutes. 

4. Pour bean into casserole

5. Pour meat mixture over beans.

Bake at 375º F. for 45 minutes.