Barbecue Beans

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 large onion, chopped
1/4 medium green pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash ground cloves
2 cans (31 ounces each) pork and beans

In a large skillet, brown beef with onion, green pepper and celery until meat is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain fat. Stir in brown sugar, ketchup, ginger and cloves.

Add beans and mix well. Spoon into 2-1/2-qt. casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired. Makes 8-10 servings.