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waltz beans aka sweet bacon chili in a tea cup with grated cheese on top
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Special Waltz Beans {aka Sweet Bacon Chili}

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: soup

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound Bacon
  • 1 pound Hamburger
  • 1/2 pound Sausage optional
  • 1 can Baked Beans 15 oz
  • 1 can Red Beans 15 oz
  • 1 can Pinto Beans 15 oz
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 1 Bell Pepper chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • Salt and Pepper to Taste

Instructions

  • Use kitchen shears to cut bacon into small pieces and brown in a large pot on the stove, adding in onion and pepper as pepper begins to cook.
  • When bacon is cooked through, drain the fat, then add ground beef (and sausage if desired) and brown.
  • Mix in all remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer.
  • Cover and turn down heat to maintain simmer.
  • Let cook for one hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Serve with cheese.