Awsome Beans

Awsome Beans 6 slices bacon 1 pound lean ground beef 1-1/2 cups chopped onion 1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans, drained 1 (28 ounce) can pork and beans, with liquid 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can pinto, lima or other beans, drained 1-1/2 cups barbecue sauce 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bacon in a Dutch oven. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble, and set aside. Drain bacon grease from pot. Place the ground beef and onion in the Dutch oven. Cook until beef is evenly brown and onion is tender. Drain grease if necessary. Return bacon to the Dutch oven. Mix in the drained pork and beans, pork and beans with liquid, kidney beans, and pinto or other beans. Stir in the barbeque sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and liquid smoke. Season with salt and pepper. Cover Dutch oven, and bake 1 hour in the preheated oven. Transfer any leftovers to a freezer container and freeze for up to 3 months. Crock-Pot Method: Instead of baking in the oven, transfer the mixture to your Crock-Pot set to low. Cover and allow to cook for 3 to 5 hours.