Lazy Sunday dinner . . .

My husband worked on Sunday so we opted for an easy, one pot meal that would have minimum clean up but would appeal to all. This is a favorite recipe that comes from my mother who, in turn, discovered it in the corner of a newspaper years and years ago. The scrap of paper with the recipe on it has long disappeared but a semblance of that recipe still regularly appears on our dinner table every few months. It is a favorite around here especially if I have the time to bake a pan of corn bread to go with it.

Lazy Day Dinner
1 1/2 pounds of ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 bunch of celery, thinly sliced
2 large cans of baked beans - I prefer Bush's brand but go with your personal tastes on this.
1/2 bottle of barbecue sauce, you family favorite
Salt & pepper to taste
A dash of chili flakes for some spark

Brown the beef and crumble it in the large pot. Add the onion and cook until onion is limp and starting to brown a bit. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. It takes approximately 30-45 minutes to cook. Taste it for salt.

We just eat it from bowls with our bread or corn bread along side. Don't be afraid to make changes, use pork instead of beef, chop in a spicy sausage with the ground beef, etc. It is one of those 'nice' recipes that turns out good every time even if it turns our differently every time!