Ranch Beans

2 lbs ground beef
1 3 lb can of vegetarian beans
1 can of diced tomatoes with green peppers and onion
1/2 bottle of Hot ketchup (hard to find)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon thyme
Dash of garlic salt
Salt & pepper to taste

• Preheat oven to 300°     
• Brown ground beef.  Drain.
• Drain beans.
• Combine all ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.

* I’d like to thank my sister-in-law Ruth for this recipe.