Ruth'S Western Barbecued Beans

• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 Tbsp. cooking oil
• 1/4 c. chopped onion
• 1/2 c. tomato juice
• 1/3 c. chile sauce
• 1/4 c. diced dill pickle (optional)
• 3 drops Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 (1 lb. size) cans pork and beans
• 1 can French fried onions

1. Combine ground beef, salt, pepper and garlic.
2. Saute in cooking oil in large skillet over medium heat until lightly browned.
3. Add onion and brown a few minutes longer until onion is golden.
4. Remove from heat and add remaining ingredients.
5. Pour into bean pot or 9-inch square baking dish.
6. If desired, garnish top with onion rings and drizzle with a little catsup.
7. Bake in a slow 325u0b0 oven for 40 to 45 minutes.

lean ground beef, salt, pepper, clove garlic, cooking oil, onion, tomato juice, chile sauce, dill pickle, tabasco sauce, worcestershire sauce, pork, onions

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=658903 (may not work)