Slow-Cooker Cowboy Beans

Ingredients

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

4

slices bacon, chopped

1/2

cup chopped onion

1

can (19 oz) Progresso™ cannellini white kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (19 oz) Progresso™ red kidney beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

1

can (8 oz) tomato sauce

1/2

cup water

1/4

cup packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons molasses

2

tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1

teaspoon ground mustard

1/2

teaspoon salt

Steps

• 1

  In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, bacon and onion over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain.
• 2

  In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture and remaining ingredients. Cover; cook on High heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until slightly thickened.
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