Laurie’s Western-Style Beef ‘n’ Beans

Ingredients:
3 pounds ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 tsp beef bouillon granules
2/3 cup boiling water
2 cans (28 ounces each) baked beans with molasses
1-1/2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup prepared mustard
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled

Preparation:
In Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onions and celery until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Dissolve bouillon in water; stir in beef mixture. Add the beans, ketchup, mustard, garlic. Salt and pepper; mix well.

Cover and bake at 375 degrees for 60-70 minutes or until bubbly; stir. Top with bacon.

Yield: 12 servings