1 c. navy beans
1 tsp. salt
Pinch soda
1/4 lb. very lean ground beef
2 c. canned tomatoes, partially drained
4 tbsp. brown sugar
2 or 3 onions
1/4 lb. bacon

Cook beans with salt and soda. Cook hamburger. Dissolve brown sugar into tomatoes. Layer beans, hamburger, tomatoes, onion twice. Place bacon on top. Bake 1 1/2 hours.