Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole

Where did August go? Actually, where did summer go? It is almost Labor Day, so I thought I'd share some great recipes for your cook-outs or your "cook-ins" (because it always rains in SC on Labor Day)! Instead of serving plain ol' baked beans at your barbecue, try this "Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole".

Baked Beans and Hamburger Casserole

1 medium onion, chopped

1 pound ground beef

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup sugar

2 Tablespoons vinegar

2 cans pork and beans (15 oz)

1 can kidney beans (16 oz), drained

Preheat oven to 375. Brown together the ground beef and onion. Drain off the grease. Add the salt, ketchup, sugar and vinegar and mix well. Add the pork and beans and the kidney beans and gently mix together. Put into a baking dish and bake uncovered at 375 for 30 minutes. Turn off oven and leave in another 30 minutes.

**This recipe can be used as a side or main dish. It is also good as a topping for hot dogs!