Chopped Meat and Beans

• ground meat2 lbs

  of choice

• bacon↗4 slices
• onion↗1 small

  chopped

• red pepper↗1⁄2

  chopped

• green pepper↗1⁄2

  chopped

• garlic↗1 clove

  minced

• baked beans1

  (55 ounce) can (recommend Bush's)

• tomato sauce↗8 ounces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Saute the bacon in a large pan over medium heat. Remove and drain on paper towel.

2. 2

   Saute the chopped meat, onion, peppers and garlic in the bacon renderings until the meat is browned.

3. 3

   Chop the bacon into 1/2 inch bits and add to the meat.

4. 4

   Add the tomato sauce and beans.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat, cover and simmer 20-30 minutes.

6. 6

   Serve over white rice.