This has long been my husband’s favorite meal. He likes it with biscuits, but I like fruit. It freezes well. I tripled the recipe but got 5 meals out of it. Also, I always bake it for the full 45 minutes because I like the crispiness of it.
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| Ingredients | ||||||
| Bacon strips |
3 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
18 |
| Ground beef |
1-1/2 lbs. |
3 lbs. |
4-1/2 lbs. |
6 lbs. |
7-1/2 lbs. |
9 lbs. |
| Pork and beans |
32 oz. |
64 oz. |
96 oz. |
128 oz. |
160 oz. |
192 oz. |
| Ketchup |
1/4 C. |
1/2 C. |
3/4 C. |
1 C. |
1-1/4 C. |
1-1/2 C. |
| Tomato sauce |
8 oz. |
16 oz. |
24 oz. |
32 oz. |
40 oz. |
48 oz. |
| Worcestershire sauce |
1 t. |
2 t. |
1 T. |
1 T. + 1 t. |
1 T. + 2 t. |
2 T. |
| Brown sugar |
1/4 C. |
1/2 C. |
3/4 C. |
1 C. |
1-1/4 C. |
1-1/2 C. |
Assembly Directions:
Cut bacon into small pieces. Brown and drain on paper towel. In a large skillet, brown ground beef. Mix in bacon and remaining ingredients. Let cool.
Freezing Directions:
Spoon into freezer bags Freeze.
To Serve:
Thaw mixture. Pour into uncovered large baking dish. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.
Nutritional Info:
Per Serving: 489 Calories; 23g Fat (42.1% calories from fat); 31g Protein; 42g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 92mg Cholesterol; 1109mg Sodium.
Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 3-1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 2-1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates.