LaVerne's Favorite Bean Pot

LaVerne's hearty three-bean pot of beans with Italian sausage.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (15-ounce) can dark red kidney beans, do not drain
1 (15-ounce) can cranberry beans, drained
2 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans
1 pound ground Italian sausage or ground beef, pork, or turkey
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4-ounce) can mushroom pieces, drained (optional)
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Cooking Directions:

1. Place meat in a skillet and brown. Drain.
2. Place browned meat in a large casserole or 9 inch x 13 inch pan. Stir meat around to coat sides. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until brown on top.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy The Michigan Bean Commission.