Step 1

Season ground beef with salt and pepper to taste then cook/crumble over high heat in a large skillet with sausage and onions. Drain fat.

Step 2

Combine barbeque sauce, ketchup, brown sugar and remaining spices then mix well. Pour sauce over meat then stir well. Reduce heat to low.

Step 3

Open cans of beans then pour off any liquid that’s settled at the top (there’s typically quite a bit). Add beans to meat mixture then gently stir to incorporate.

Step 4

For Stovetop: Cook, uncovered, over low heat for 20 minutes or until simmering.

Step 5

For Crock Pot: Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours (or until simmering) then switch to “keep warm” setting.