Your family will love this hearty, cowboy-fare...all that's missing is the campfire.

Chuck Wagon Beef 'n' Beans

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped

1 celery rib, chopped

1/3 cup boiling water

1 teaspoon beef base

1 (28-ounce) can baked beans with molasses

3/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

2 garlic cloves, finely minced

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

4 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled

1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, cook beef, onions and celery until meat is browned and vegetables are tender; drain. Stir in water and beef base into meat mixture. Add the beans, ketchup, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper; mixing well.
2. Cover and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 60 to 70 minutes or until bubbly; stir.
3. Top with crumbled bacon.

Makes 6 servings.