1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 c. sliced celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 c. (6 oz. can) tomato paste
3/4 c. water
1/2 tsp. monosodium glutamate
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 (1 lb.) can pork & beans, undrained
1 (1 lb.) can chick peas, undrained
1 (1 lb.) can lima beans, undrained

Saute in large skillet ground beef, celery, onion, green pepper, and garlic until vegetables are tender; drain. Add tomato paste, water, monosodium glutamate, salt, and paprika. Reserve 1 cup for biscuits. Add 3 cans of beans and simmer while preparing biscuits.