1/2 to 1 lb. ground beef
5 strips bacon, cut into sm. pieces
1 c. chopped onion
2 (31 oz.) cans pork and beans
1 (16 oz.) can kidney beans, drained
1 c. catsup
1 (16 oz.) can butter beans, drained
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. liquid smoke
3 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper

Brown beef in skillet, drain off fat and put beef in crock pot. Brown bacon and onion, drain. Add bacon, onions and remaining ingredients to beef. Stir well. Cover and cook on low 5-9 hours or on high 3 hours.

Can substitute molasses for 14 cup liquid smoke.