1 lb. ground beef, browned
1 lb. light red kidney beans, drained
1 c. ketchup
1/2 to 1 full box of brown sugar*
2 tbsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. mustard
2 1 lb. cans vegetarian or pork and beans
dash of salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients and simmer in crock pot on low for about 4 hours. *Amount of sugar you use depends on how sweet and/or spicy you prefer.