1/2 | med. | onion, chopped |
5 | slices | turkey bacon, chopped |
4 | oz. | ground beef (80% lean) |
1 | can. | vegetarian beans in tomato sauce (16 oz.) |
1 | can | vegetarian baked beans (16 oz.) |
1 | can | red kidney beans, rinsed and drained (16 oz.) |
1/2 | c. | tomato sauce |
2 | tbsp. | brown sugar |
1-2 | tsp. | liquid smoke |
1/2 | tsp. | maple flavoring |
Lightly spray an unheated medium skillet with no-stick spray. Add the onions and bacon. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until the onions are tender. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Transfer the onion mixture to a 4- to 6-quart Crockery Pot. Stir in the beans in tomato sauce, baked beans, kidney beans, tomato sauce, brown sugar, liquid smoke and maple flavoring. Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours (high4 to 6 hours). Stir before serving.
Makes approximately 10 servings.