Block Party Beans Recipe

2 Lbs lean ground beef

2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery stalk
1 can condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup ketchup
1 can pork and beans
1 can chili beans
1 can Great Northern beans
1 can black beans
1 can cut green beans, drained
1 can cut wax beans, drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
3 strips bacon cut into small pieces (optional)

Brown beef in a large skillet and drain. Then fry the bacon pieces and drain, leaving 2 Tbsp of the grease. 

Add the onions and celery and saute until tender. 

Combine all the ingredients in a large, deep casserole pan or Dutch oven. Stir well to combine, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Then place in oven uncovered at 350 degrees for about one hour. Great for picnics or potlucks.

It is best if refrigerated overnight and gently reheated the next day before eating. Trust me on this—it's really, really good!