4 slices bacon
1 1/2 lbs. hamburger
3 medium onions, finely chopped
(about 1 1/2 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, chopped
(about 1/2 cup)
1 beef bouillon cube
1/3 cup boiling water
1/2 - 1 clove garlic, crushed
3/4 cup ketchup
2 T. prepared mustard
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 can (17 oz.) lima beans, drained
1 can (15 1/2 oz.) kidney beans, drained
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Fry bacon in 10" skillet until crisp;
drain on paper towels. Drain fat from skillet.
Cook and stir hamburger, onions and celery in
same skillet until hamburger is light brown;
drain. Dissolve bouillon cube in boiling water.
Stir bouillon, garlic, ketchup, mustard, salt
pepper and beans into hamburger mixture. Pour
into ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and
cook in 375 F oven until hot and bubbly, about
30 minutes. Arrange bacon on or crumble over
beans. Makes 8 servings.