Cowboy Beans and Hot Dog Budget

Well I have good news and not so good news.  I finally heard from my insurance adjuster and collision specialist after my deer incident.  The good news is my car is not totaled.  The not so good news is I now have to come up with $xxxxxx of deductible money by the time they are done with my car so I can pick it up.  Looks like my fireplace design is going to be put on hold for a few months.  To keep it all in perspective though, thank God I didn't have any medical issues from the accident, my insurance covers my rental car and everything will be okay.

In order to save our money to retrieve my car, looks like we'll be on a hot dog and beans budget for the next few months.  These beans are totally worth it though.  They are so rich, flavorful and delicious!  They are even better the next day for lunch leftovers!

Baked Bean Casserole

Adapted from Trisha Yearwood

1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 small onion
(2) 16 ounce cans Bush's Baked Beans (any flavor)
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tbl dijon mustard
2 Tbl Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbl soy sauce
4 Tbl brown sugar
8 slices bacon, cut into pieces and cooked

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a large cast iron skillet with non-stick cooking spray.

Brown the ground beef and onions.  Add the bacon pieces, baked beans, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce and brown sugar to the mixture.

Simmer for 5 minutes.  Cover the cast iron skillet with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes.  Remove the foil and continue to bake for an additional 10 minutes.  Let the beans stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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