FOURBEAN.TXT





               HILL COUNTRY FOUR BEAN BAKE

  1 pound ground chuck               1 16 oz can red kidney beans
  1 mediun onion chopped                rinsed and drained
  1 16 oz can pork and beans         3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  1 16 oz can pinto beans            3/4 cup 100% maple syrup
    rinsed and drained               2 Tbs prepared mustard
  1 16 oz can cannellini beans,      1/2 tsp salt
    rinsed and drained (or great     1/2 tsp pepper
    northern beans)

 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

 2. In a large skillet, cook ground chuck and onion over medium-high
    heat, breaking up lumps, until meat loses its pink color
    (about 5 min).  Drain off excess liquid.  Add remaining ingredients
    and bring to a boil stirring constantly.

 3. Put mixture in a baking dish and bake uncovered, stirring
    occasionally, until casserole is bubbly (20 - 30 minutes).