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Recipe: Bean-doup

Today would have been my father's 66th. birthday...in his honor I bring you one of his creations: Bean doup!

***This is not the healthiest thing in the world...but it is wonderful winter, comfort food!***

doup (n) = dip/soup




Ingredients:

2 cans, Campbell's (this brand is important) Pork & Beans - DO NOT drain!!!
1 can, 15oz, tomato sauce
1 can, 12oz, tomato paste + 1 can, water
1 tbsp, onion powder
1 tbsp, garlic powder
1 tbsp, Worcestershire sauce
1# ground beef

For serving: Frito's, cheese, sour cream

Directions:

1.) In a medium skillet, place beef, sprinkle w/garlic, onion, and Worcestershire sauce, cook until browned. DO NOT drain!

2.) In a 4qt slow cooker, put beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water.  Add meat (w/drippings), and stir gently.

3.) Cook on low for 8-12 hours.

4.) Serve as dip w/Frito's the first night and as Frito pie as leftovers.

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