Serves: 4
Total Calories: 505

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bacon
1 (16-ounce) can baked beans
1 (15-ounce) can northern beans
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar packed
2 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon molasses
1 clove garlic minced
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon salt

In a 1 1/2 -quart glass casserole, crumble ground beef. Microwave at 100% power (700 watts) for 3 to 4 minutes or until beef is browned, stirring halfway through cooking time drain off fat.

Place bacon on a bacon rack and cover with paper towels. Microwave at 100% power for 6 to 8 minutes or until bacon is brown and crisp crumble.

To the ground beef, add bacon, beans, catsup, brown sugar, onion, molasses, garlic, mustard and salt. Mix lightly. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, piercing to allow steam to escape. Microwave at 100% power for 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is bubbly, stirring after 4 minutes.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 4
Total Calories: 505
Calories from Fat: 109

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