Bold and Smoky Cowboy Beans - Chef Melt

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
• 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces of bacon slices, cut into small pieces (1/4-inch)
• 1/4 cup of dark or light brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon mustard (Dijon)
• 1/8 teaspoon optional cayenne pepper
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup tomato ketchup
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (tomato-based)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 teaspoon salt (kosher)
• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• Thinly sliced scallions
• Sour cream