Cowboy Beans

Cowboy Beans 2 lb. ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped 2 cans (28 oz. each) baked beans ⅔ cup brown sugar ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup molasses 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. pepper ½ cup barbecue sauce ¼ cup mustard 1 tsp. salt 1-2 tsp. pepper sauce (such as Tabasco, optional) 1 lb. bacon, fried and drained (optional) Brown and crumble the ground beef in a skillet with the onion and jalapenos. Drain if necessary. Combine the beef mixture with the remaining ingredients. Put the mixture in a large casserole dish. Cover and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 30 minutes or until heated through and saucy. *Alternately, you could cook the beef with the onions and jalapenos, draining if necessary. Then combine all ingredients in a slow cooker coated with cooking spray and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. *If you prefer a less saucy dish, drain most of the liquid off the beans and proceed as directed.