Bitsy's Kitchen

Original A-1's Texas Three Bean Bake

Makes 16 (1/2 cup) servings

4 oz. bacon, diced
1/2 cup onions, diced
6 oz. ground sirloin, lean
5 oz. brown sugar
1 bottle (12 oz.) ketchup
2 tsp. red wine vinegar
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) green baby lima beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) pinto beans, drained, rinsed

In a 3 quart sauce pan, combine bacon, onion and ground sirloin and sauté until onions are clear and beef is brown. Add brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar and liquid smoke and let simmer on low 10 to 15 minutes. Stir often Add all beans and simmer 20 to 30 minutes. Serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips.

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