1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 lb. can lima beans, drained
1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. catsup
1 tsp. prepared mustard
2 tsp. white vinegar
1 lb. can pork and beans, undrained
1 lb. can kidney beans, undrained

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Cut the bacon into 1-inch pieces, fry in a 10-inch skillet until crisp. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of fat, and reserve remaining fat. Add beef to skillet and cook until brown and crumbly. Remove from skillet.

With another 2 tablespoons of fat, cook the onions in the skillet until lightly browned. Combine the beef and onion with remaining ingredients in a deep 3- quart casserole, lined with heavy-duty foil. Stir to blend well, taking care not to tear the foil. Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours.

Cool, seal and freeze in foil. For immediate use, this can be made in an electric fry pan or crock pot, eliminating the foil.