Dolly Parton's Cowboy Beans

1 pound ground beef
2 medium onions, chopped fine
1 small bell pepper, chopped fine
2 (16 ounce) cans pork and beans
2 cups catsup
1 teaspoon vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Brown ground beef, onions, and pepper in a 10-inch skillet. Add remaining ingredients. Pour into baking dish and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.

Serves 8 to 10.

Texas Cowgirl Beans

2 pounds pinto beans
2 pounds ham hocks
2 onions, chopped
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 green chiles, chopped
1 small can tomato paste

Wash and soak beans overnight.

Place beans in Dutch oven. Cover with water. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender. Add salt to taste and water as needed.

Serves 10 to 12.

Cowboy Beans

2 pounds pinto beans
4 tablespoons sugar
2 pounds ham hock
(or salt pork)
2 green chilies
(or to taste)
2 onions, chopped
1 can tomato paste

Wash the beans and soak overnight. Drain, place in a Dutch oven and cover with water. Add remaining ingredients and simmer until tender. Sample the beans while cooking. Add salt to taste and water as needed.