#3778 - BBQ Beef Casserole

(by Shirley McNevich)

1/2lb. ground chuck
4 slices bacon (cut into small pieces)
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 onion (chopped)
1/2 cup Domino's dark brown sugar (packed)
1/2 cup Heinz ketchup
1 TBSP French's yellow mustard
1 TBSP cider vinegar
16oz. Bush's regular baked beans
8oz. cut green beans (drained)
5 deli slices American cheese
3/4 cup crushed Fritos

In a skillet over medium heat add ground chuck, bacon pieces, salt, pepper and chopped onions--cook/stir until beef is browned, then drain off the grease. In a large bowl add brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and cider vinegar--stir until mixed. Add baked beans, drained green beans and the drained beef mixture--stir well. Spread the mixture in a greased 2 qt. casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes or until hot and bubbling. Remove from oven--cover the top of the casserole with the crushed Fritos, then place the cheese slices over the top. Return to oven and bake until cheese melts (about 4-6 minutes).