TERRY'S LEGENDARY BRADSHAW BEANS

PERFECT FOR TAILGATING ON GAME DAY OR ANY FOR LARGE GATHERING, THIS CROWDPLEASER IS BEST MIXED BY HAND

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Beans just wouldn't be complete. This recipe has been in our family for years. I'm the one who perfected it, although my brother Gary may have something to say about that. I like to spice up the beans with jalapeños and eat on it for a week before freezing what's left for later. Serve the beans as a side or as a main dish.

SERVES 10 TO 12

2 pounds (80 percent lean) ground beef

3 (15-ounce) cans kidney beans, rinsed and drained

3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained

3 (15-ounce) cans great northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 pound bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 large white onion, diced

2 cups diced green or red bell pepper

1 (or more) jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and diced (or include the seeds if you like spice)

2 cups Bradshaw Bourbon Barbecue Sauce (right), or more to taste

¾ cup packed dark brown sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1_ Preheat the oven to 350°F.