MIXED BEAN CASSEROLE

1 lb lean ground beef, turkey or chicken (your choice)

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 tbsp + 2 tsp Splenda Brown Sugar Blend (or equivalent of your favorite sweetener)

1 tsp dry mustard

1 can pork & beans, undrained

1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can navy beans, undrained

1 can green lima beans, drained

1/2 lb bacon, chopped

1 tsp salt (optional)

1/2 cup catsup

2 tsp vinegar

Brown beef, turkey or chicken, bacon and onion. Drain well. Add the Splenda, mustard, salt, catsup and vinegar, mix well. Add all the beans and mix lightly. Spray a large casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. Pour mixture into the casserole dish and bake uncovered at 350-degrees. Stir before serving and garnish as desired.

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Yes, beans are carbs. They are also protein and fiber. Do not avoid beans because you are a diabetic.