Betty's 3-Bean Hot Dish (a la Minnesota)

My dearest 80-something friend Betty gave me this sensational, hearty recipe for a 3-bean hot dish. She's Finnish, I believe this has roots to home, and it's really tasty! My hubby, who hates beans, demanded I get the recipe. We first devoured it at Betty and Jim's 60th wedding anniversary! Perfect for potlucks.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 20 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 360 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
• ½ cup ketchup
• ¼ pound bacon
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cooled. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.

Step 2

Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease. Add onion and cook until clear, about 5 minutes more.

Step 3

Combine cooked bacon, cooked beef, pork and beans, kidney beans, butter beans, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, and mustard in a slow cooker. Stir to combine. Cook on High until heated through, about 1 hour.