Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper.

Step 3

Lay the sliced bacon on the foil lined baking sheet and sprinkle brown sugar mixture over the bacon.

Step 4

Bake at 350 F until the bacon just starts to get crispy. About ten minutes.

Step 5

In a large bowl, combine the beans, cooked ground beef, onions, garlic, green bell pepper, 1/2 cup brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 6

Pour bean mixture into 8 x 8 (or 9 x baking dish or oven proof skillet and place the bacon slices over the beans.

Step 7

Bake beans at 350 F for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, depending on how thick you like the sauce.