HEARTY BAKED BEANS AND BEEF

1 pound very lean, ground beef
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 cans (28 oz. each) baked beans
1 (15 oz.) can kidney beans, rinsed under cold water and drained
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, rinsed under cold water and drained
1 (14.5 oz.) can stewed, diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons molasses or maple syrup
2 tablespoons dry mustard
Pinch of cayenne pepper

On a stove top burner brown ground beef and onion in a large, non-stick skillet. Cook until meat is no longer pink, breaking up any large pieces with a spoon. Drain and discard any accumulated fat.

Combine the browned beef and the remaining ingredients in the Russell Hobbs® Slow Cooker Stoneware Liner.

Cover and set Control Dial to AUTO. Beans will be done in 6 to 7 hours, or when they are thick and bubbling. Or cook on LOW 7 to 8 hours.

Makes 6 to 8 servings
Crock Pot Size: 6 quart
Source: Russell Hobbs THSC600 Slow Cooker Manual