1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 lb. hamburger
1 or 2 large onions, chopped
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 can tomato paste (sm.)
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. barbecue sauce
2 c. (16 oz.) cooked pinto beans
2 c. (16 oz.) cooked butter beans
2 c. (16 oz.) cooked kidney beans
2 c. (16 oz.) barbecue beans

Brown meats with onion, draining excess liquid. Add all remaining ingredients.

Simmer for 2 hours (barely bubbling). (Last 4 ingredients (beans) can be canned beans.)

Variation: Dry beans can be used. Pick over and soak beans overnight, then cook in slow cooker for 6-8 hours or until beans are tender.