"I got this recipe from an aunt and made a couple of changes to suit our tastes. With ground beef and bacon mixed in, these satisfying beans are a big hit at backyard barbecues and church picnics. I'm always asked to bring my "special" beans. -Julie Currington, Gahanna, Ohio..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound ground beef
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5 bacon strips, diced
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 cans (16 ounces each) pork and beans, undrained
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1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
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1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1/3 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup sugar
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup barbecue sauce
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2 tablespoons molasses
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2 tablespoons prepared mustard
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt