Nama's Western Baked Beans

1. 1

   In large stock pot sautee onions in olive oil until clear.

2. 2

   Add green peppers.

3. 3

   When green peppers are tender add garlic.

4. 4

   Break up ground beef into smaller pieces, drop into onion/green pepper/garlic mixture and brown down, stirring to keep meat from clumping.

5. 5

   When cooked, drain off any grease.

6. 6

   While meat is cooking open beans and drain off most of the liquid.

7. 7

   Add beans to meat mixture stirring well.

8. 8

   Add remaining ingredients, stir well.

9. 9

   Cook until hot.

10. 10

    Divide into 2 3-4 quart casserole dishes or crockpots.

11. 11

    Bake uncovered at 350 until bubbly.

12. 12

    Crockpot on medium for 4 hours.

13. 13

    I bake two casseroles and fill 2 of the ziplock 9x4 freezer dishes for later baking in the microwave.

14. 14

    Simply thaw overnight in frig and then heat in microwave.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.