Barbecued Beans With Ground Beef

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My family loves this dish, to save some time fry bacon up to a day in advance, the jalapenos are only optional, i like to add them in for extra heat -- this complete dish can be prepared up to a day in advance then refrigerated until ready to bake -- this makes a huge amount so its perfect to take to a potluck! -- adjust the brown sugar to taste, if you like sweeter then add in more, also two cans of kidney beans can be used in place of the butter beans, serve this on cooked rice if desired --- you will *love* this! :)

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Steps

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Grease a 4-quart casserole dish.

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In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp.

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Remove to plate cool slightly then crumble.

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To the same skillet brown the ground beef with onions , garlic and jalapeno peppers.

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Cook over medium high heat until meat is no longer pink.

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Drain fat and return the meat to skillet then add in chili powder.

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Cook until meat is well browned.

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Add in all remaining ingredients along with the cooked crumbled bacon.

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Bring to a simmer , stirring constantly.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Transfer to prepared baking dish.

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Set oven to 350 degrees.

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Bake uncovered for 1-1 / 2 hours or until thickened , stirring occasionally.

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Ingredients

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bacon, lean ground beef, onions, fresh garlic, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, molasses, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, liquid smoke, prepared yellow mustard, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, salt, pepper