It’s the combination of three different beans that makes this dish a hit.
1 pound ground beef
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 (28-ounce) can pork and beans
1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15-ounce) can lima beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped (3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the beef to the skillet, stirring to break up and cooking until it begins to brown. Add the onion and continue to cook until the meat is thoroughly brown. Drain the drippings. Add the pork and beans, kidney beans, lima beans, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, jalapeño, and salt. Stir to mix well. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Bake covered for 45 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for 10 more minutes.
Makes 12 servings.