Ranch Baked Beans

We're in the midst of another snow storm, so my family was in the mood for some comfort food tonight. We all agreed that it should be my mother-in-law's Ranch Baked Beans, which is a summer camp favorite. This dish is anything but health food, but once in awhile, it's just, yum! Some women keep their favorite recipes a secret, but my mil was always ready to make a copy for anyone who wanted one. Above is the photocopied recipe that she gave me. I didn't take a picture of the finished product, because while the dish is so good, it isn't one that looks great on camera, like a pretty dessert would. Instead, I'll just give you the recipe here, in case you would like to give it a try. Serve it with a green salad.

Ranch Baked Beans

1 lb. ground beef

1 onion, chopped

6 slices bacon, diced and fried

2 lbs. canned pork and beans

1 lb. kidney beans, drained

1 cup ketchup

2 teaspoons mustard

2 teaspoons vinegar

1 cup brown sugar

Brown ground beef and onion together, drain off fat. Combine all remaining ingredients, mixing well. Put into slow cooker and cook on low heat 2 to 4 hours, or bake, covered, at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Serves 8-12