1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. chopped green pepper
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely sliced celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. dry mustard
2 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
4 oz. water
2 cans pork 'n beans

Pour pork 'n beans into casserole dish. Make topping as follows: In large frying pan brown ground beef. Add green pepper, onion and celery. Saute until meat is done and vegetables are limp. Stir in tomato sauce, water, vinegar, garlic, mustard, thyme, brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Simmer together for at least 5 minutes. Spoon mixture over pork and beans. Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.