1/2 lb. bacon slices
3 lbs. ground beef
3 c. finely chopped onion
1 c. finely chopped celery
2 beef bouillon cubes
2/3 c. boiling water
1 1/2 c. ketchup
1 1/2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. prepared mustard
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 (29 oz.) cans molasses-style baked beans

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Fry bacon crisp; drain and set aside. Cook ground beef, onion, and celery. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; stir bouillon and remaining ingredients into meat mixture. Cover and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes until hot and bubbly. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over beans. Makes 12 (1 cup) servings.