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Hearty Bean Bake

Name: Hearty Bean Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 can (28 ounces) baked beans; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup ketchup; 3 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

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Total Time:Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + standing

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Barb Wilkin, Coshocton, Ohio

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Updated on Oct. 02, 2022

Because it makes such a big batch, this popular four-bean bake is perfect for potlucks...but I like to serve it with rolls and a salad at home too. We take the leftovers for lunch during the week. -Barb Wilkin Coshocton, Ohio

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Hearty Bean Bake

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Yield:12 servings

Prep:15 min

Cook:45 min

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 can (28 ounces) baked beans
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar

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Directions

1
In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in bacon and beans. Transfer to a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish.

2
In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, ketchup, honey and vinegar. Pour over the bean mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes; stir before serving.