Cowboy Beans With Ground Beef And Bacon (Easy Potluck Dinner)

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225 g) bacon, chopped
• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cans (15 oz each) pork and beans, undrained
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) barbecue sauce
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) ketchup
• 1/4 cup (50 g) packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper