Recipe

Block Party Beans

Recipe by Winona Woods, Pea Ridge, in the 2008 Cook's Library of Treasures published by the Pea Ridge Community Library

2 lb. ground beef

2 c. onion, chopped

1 c. celery, chopped

10 3/4 oz. can cream of tomato soup, undiluted

6 oz. can tomato paste

1/2 c. ketchup

16 oz. can green beans, drained

17 oz. can Lima beans, drained

15 1/2 oz. can wax beans, drained

15 to 16 oz. can chili beans, undrained

16 oz. can pork and beans, undrained

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1 Tbsp. prepared mustard

In a large Dutch oven, brown beef over medium-high heat; drain. Add onion and celery; cook until tender. Stir in soup, onion and celery; cook until tender. Stir in soup, tomato paste and ketchup. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

Pour mixture into a large kettle or roaster pan. Add all remaining ingredients; mix well. Bake, uncovered at 350º for 1 hour. Makes about 25 servings.

This recipe can be frozen.

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Community on 02/12/2014