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

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In Dutch oven or large roasting pan, fry bacon until crisp; set aside. Drain fat from pan.

In same pan, cook and stir ground beef, onion and celery until meat is brown and onion is tender. Dissolve bouillon cubes in water, stir bouillon and remaining ingredients into meat mixture. Cover. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over beans. 12 (1 cup) servings.