Three-Bean Casserole

A hearty, chili-flavored three bean and ground beef casserole.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef or ground round
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped celery (optional)
1 (15-ounce) can cut green beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can lima beans, drained
1 (15-ounce) can chili-style beans in chili gravy (such as Bush's)
1/4 to 1/2 cup ketchup*
1 to 2 tablespoons cider or white vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Cooking Directions:

1. Brown ground beef and onion in a 3-quart saucepan or skillet. Drain fat.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients.
3. Spoon into 2-quart casserole.
4. Cover and bake in preheated 325°F (160°C) oven 55 to 60 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

*Or, if you like the flavor of barbecue sauce or chili sauce, use in place of the ketchup.

Recipe provided courtesy of The Canned Vegetable Council.