Southern Beef and Beans Casserole

SOUTHERN BEEF & BEANS CASSEROLE

1 lb ground beef 1 28 oz can Bush's Baked Beans 1/2 cup chopped green peppers 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 6 oz tomato paste 1 8 1/2 oz package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 1/2 cup package shredded Cheddar cheese

1. In a skillet, saut� ground beef, onion and green peppers until meat is browned. Drain excess grease.

2. Combine meat mixture, Bush's Baked Beans and tomato paste. Spoon into a lightly greased 8 inch square baking dish.

3. Prepare muffin mix according to package directions. Spread evenly over bean mixture.

4. Bake at 350�F for 30 minutes, sprinkle with cheese and continue baking 5 minutes more, or until cheese melts. Enjoy.

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