Cowboy Bob Stew

1 to 2 lbs ground beef
1 lb bacon, cut in small pieces
1 c. chopped onion
4 (15 oz) cans pork and beans
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained
Dash pepper
1 (15 oz) can butter limas, drained
1 c. ketchup
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 T. liquid smoke
3 T. white vinegar
1 tsp. salt

Brown ground beef in skillet; drain off fat and put beef in large crockpot. Brown bacon and onions; drain off fat. Add bacon, onions, pork and beans, kidney beans, limas, ketchup, brown sugar, liquid smoke, white vinegar, salt, and a dash of pepper to the crockpot. Stir together well. Cover and cook on low 4 to 9 hours.

Beef Stew

1 lb. lean ground beef
10 baby carrots, chopped
2 c. frozen corn (2 cans)
3 (15 oz.) cans tomato sauce
4 medium potatoes, diced
1 (14 oz) can green beans
1/2 c. peas
3 tomato sauce cans water

Brown ground beef. Drain off fat. When browned, add potatoes, carrots, green beans, corn, and peas. Also add tomato sauce and water. Boil until potatoes are tender. If using canned vegetables, drain and discard liquid.