Budget Baked Beans

Total Time: 13 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 12 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup red beans, dried
• 1/2 cup navy beans, dried
• 3/4 cup tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/3 cup strong brewed coffee, black and brewed strong
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup vodka
• 1/3 cup lamb, finely diced
• 1/2 carrot, grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Recipe

• 1 soak beans overnight (10-12 hours), in enough water to cover them by 1-2 inches.
• 2 drain and rinse beans. place them in a saucepan, cover with water, and simmer 10-15 minutes. the simmering time will depend on how soft you like your beans- simmer longer to make them softer.
• 3 drain beans, and place in a casserole dish greased with nonstick spray.
• 4 add all other ingredients, and mix well. the mixture will be soupy, but will reduce during cooking.
• 5 bake, uncovered, at 350 f, for 90 minutes. check before last 20 minutes of cooking- if the sauce is too thick for your liking, you can add more of any of the liquids.