Western Style Beef n’ Beans

Serves: a big ol’ crowd Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour 25 minutes

3 lbs ground beef

2 medium onions, chopped

2 celery ribs, chopped

2 beef bouillion cubes

1 cup hot beef broth

2 (28 oz) cans baked beans with molasses

1 1/2 cups ketchup

1/4 cup prepared mustard

3 garlic cloves minced

S&P

1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled

4 scallions diced

In a dutch oven over medium high heat cook your beef until browned.  Add in your onions and celery and cook until tender.  Drain off excess fat.  Dissolve your bouillon in warmed beef stock and add to meat mixture.  Stir in beans, ketchup, mustard, garlic, and S&P.  Mix well.  

Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 60-70 minutes.  Stir and top with bacon and scallions.  Serve alongside corn bread and honey butter.  Mmmm good.

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