Baked Beans

1/2 lb. diced bacon
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped

1 - 16oz can kidney beans, drained
1 - 16oz can pork and beans, undrained
1 - 15oz can butter beans, drained

3/4 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C ketchup
1 T prepared mustard
2 T vinegar
2 T molasses

Fry bacon and drain pan. Remove bacon and brown beef with onion.

Combine all ingredients in crockpot, mix well and cook one hour on high. Then turn to low or "keep warm" until time to eat!

Black Beans

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño seeded and chopped
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 lb. dry black beans (pre-soaked overnight)
• 3-4 cans chicken broth or 6 cups water

Saute garlic and pepper in oil. Add beans and broth, bring to boil. Cover and simmer about 2 hours.