Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef, browned and drained
• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
• 6 cups cooked mixed beans (if you like to use dried); or 2 (15-ounce) cans white beans, drained, plus 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a large slow cooker, and stir gently until combined. Cook on low for at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours.