One-Stop Barbeque Bean Bake

2 pounds ground beef Salt and black pepper

2 medium yellow onions, chopped

I to 2 jalapenos, diced

2 (15-ounce) cans pork and beans, drained

I cup store-bought barbeque sauce or Sweet Heat Barbeque Sauce (page 59)

I (7-ounce) can green chilies

I (1.25-ounce) package chili seasoning

½ cup light brown sugar

½ cup ketchup

I tablespoon yellow mustard

1. Preheat the oven to 350 ° F. Lightly butter a 9-x-13-inch casserole dish:

2. In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, begin browning the meat over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste while cooking. When the meat is about halfway done, add the onions and jalapenos and continue cooking until the meat has fully browned and the onions are ten­der. Drain the excess grease.

3. Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and stir in the remaining ingredients. Taste the mixture, because you may want to add more barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, or mustard to suit your taste buds.

4. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling. Serve hot.